Speaker meets Arab League Secretary General
Cairo, Apr. 24 (BNA): Ahmed Aboul Gheit, the Secretary General of the Arab League, and Ahmed bin Salman Al Musallam, Speaker of the Council of Representatives, held a meeting at the headquarters of the Arab League in Cairo.
The Speaker is on a visit to Cairo where he leads a Council of Representatives delegation to Egypt to participate in the sixth meeting of the Arab Parliament, Presidents of Arab councils and parliaments.
Fawzia bint Abdullah Zainal, Ambassador of Bahrain to Egypt, was present.
Aboul Gheit commended the efforts of Bahrain, under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, in supporting Arab joint action.
He praised the efforts of HM the King in supporting the role of the Arab League, and his keenness on Arab coordination and integration, in order to ensure the safety and stability, and to support the Palestinian cause.
He pointed to the productive and positive results of the official discussions session, which was held last week, between HM King Hamad, and His Excellency Abdel Fattah El Sisi, President of Egypt, in supporting and strengthening bilateral cooperation regarding the latest developments, and discussing the agenda of the 33rd Arab Summit, which will be hosted by Bahrain next May.
The Speaker expressed appreciation for the efforts made by the Arab League to enhance Arab cooperation and solidarity, defending Arab issues, and the efforts for a just and comprehensive peace for the Palestinian issue.
He affirmed the support of HM King Hamad, and the interest and follow-up of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, in strengthening joint Arab action and unifying stances towards crucial issues.
He emphasised the readiness of Bahrain to host the 33rd Arab Summit, which will be held in Manama.
The Speaker noted the importance of coordination and integration between parliamentary diplomacy and Arab diplomacy to support Arab issues and interests, achieve the aspirations of its people, and the importance of unifying positions and overcoming all challenges.
