Speaker, IPU president discuss parliamentary co-operation

HE the Speaker of the Shura Council Hassan bin Abdullah al-Ghanim met on Tuesday with the visiting President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), Dr Tulia Ackson. During the meeting, they discussed ways to develop co-operation in parliamentary fields and capacity building in light of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between the two sides in 2021.The meeting also dealt with parliamentary efforts to support international peace and security, as the two sides highlighted the humanitarian and political situations in the region, including the Israeli aggression on the Palestinian territories and Lebanon. The two sides emphasised the importance of parliamentary co-operation in achieving sustainable development, enhancing dialogue between peoples, and achieving security and justice for all, thus consolidating the foundations of peace and stability at the regional and international levels.HE the Speaker stressed the strength of relations and fruitful co-operation between the Shura Council and the IPU. In turn, Dr Ackson hailed the progress and development witnessed by Qatar in various fields, stressing its prominent role in supporting parliamentary dialogue and enhancing international efforts to achieve peace and security.She voiced her appreciation for the effective partnership between the Shura Council and the IPU, which represents a model of fruitful cooperation in facing common challenges. The IPU president also extended her congratulations to Qatar, its leadership, government, and people, on the success of the referendum on the constitutional amendments, stressing that the high voting rate and approval rate by the people reflect their great confidence in the wisdom of their wise leadership. (QNA)