Dushanbe:The Kingdom of Bahrain's Parliamentary Division, led by MP Ahmed Sabah Al Salloom, representing Bahrain as the president of the Asian Parliamentary Assembly (APA), met with a delegation from Iraq's Council of Representatives during the APA Standing Committee on Social and Cultural Affairs meeting in Tajikistan.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the Iraqi delegation included MPs Sami Oshana and Dhuha Sadkhan. The discussions focused on enhancing parliamentary relations between Bahrain and Iraq, as well as improving cooperation and coordination between their legislative bodies. Both parties shared perspectives on mutual interests and items listed on the APA agenda.
Al Salloom underscored the enduring ties between Bahrain and Iraq, highlighting their commitment to expanding cooperation in various sectors. He stressed the significance of parliamentary diplomacy in reinforcing relations between nations and peoples, promoting dialogue, and enhancing collaboration and coordination.
In addition, both sides emphasized the necessity of ongoing coordination, sharing parliamentary expertise, and fostering cooperation at regional and international parliamentary forums to support shared interests.
The meeting was also attended by 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.