Dushanbe:A delegation from Bahrain, led by MP Ahmed Sabah Al Salloom, met with representatives from Bhutan to discuss enhancing parliamentary cooperation. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Asian Parliamentary Assembly (APA) Standing Committee on Social and Cultural Affairs gathering in Tajikistan.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the Bahraini team, representing the Kingdom as the current president of the APA, engaged with Bhutanese delegates Sonam Dorji and Sangay Thinley. The discussions focused on strengthening communication, exchanging expertise, and addressing items on the APA agenda.
Al Salloom expressed Bahrain's commitment to fostering partnerships with Asian countries, highlighting the importance of parliamentary diplomacy in enhancing bilateral relations and creating new avenues for cooperation. He emphasized Bahrain's dedication to supporting dialogue and mutual understanding among Asian nations.
The Bhutanese delegation praised Bahrain's contributions to the APA and the promotion of joint parliamentary initiatives. They underscored the necessity of ongoing communication and coordination to advance shared interests.
The meeting included the participation of Dr. Abdulaziz Hassan Abul, Shura Council member; MP Bader Saleh Al Tamimi; and Mohammed Ibrahim Al Sisi Al Buainain, Secretary General of the Council of Representatives and Secretary of the Executive Committee of the Parliamentary Division.