Bahrain participates in PUIC conference in Indonesia

Jakarta, May 10 (BNA): The Parliamentary Division of the Kingdom of Bahrain is participating in the 19th session of the Conference of the Parliamentary Union of the OIC Member States (PUIC), chaired by Ahmed bin Salman Al Musallam, Speaker of the Council of Representatives and Chair of the Executive Committee of the Parliamentary Division.

The conference and related meetings will be held in the Republic of Indonesia from May 12 to 15.

The delegation will also make an official visit to the Indonesian Parliament, hold a joint session, and conduct meetings to support Islamic parliamentary cooperation, strengthen relations between Bahrain and Indonesia, and exchange legislative expertise, in line with the royal directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the support of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.

The conference agenda includes meetings of the standing committees, the Conference of Muslim Women Parliamentarians, the Association of Secretaries General, the Executive Committee, and consultative sessions of parliamentary groups. It also includes committee meetings focused on Palestine; Cultural and Legal Affairs and Dialogue among Civilisations and Religions; Economic Affairs and Environment; Political Affairs and Foreign Relations; and Human Rights, Women and Family Affairs. The conference will conclude with the adoption of the Jakarta Declaration.

It will also include the election of two Vice Presidents representing the Arab and African groups, adoption of the Secretary General’s report, statements by heads of delegations and observers, review of the 26th session of the General Committee, approval of committee reports and draft resolutions, nominations to committee memberships, confirmation of the date for the 20th session to be held in Tunisia, and adoption of the final report.