UAE and Iraq Discuss Strengthening Parliamentary Collaboration

UAE and Iraq Strengthen Parliamentary Cooperation During IPU Assembly

The Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC) Saqr Ghobash met with the Acting Speaker of Iraq’s House of Representatives, Mohsen Al Mandlawi, to explore ways to improve parliamentary cooperation between the two sides on the sidelines of the 149th Assembly. Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Geneva, Switzerland.

The meeting also included friendly parliamentary relations between the two councils, emphasizing the importance of coordination and consultation when participating in regional and international parliamentary forums, especially on issues of mutual interest, reflecting the vision of the leadership and aspirations of the two countries. of their brother people.

Ghobash stressed the need to strengthen the historical, strategic and fraternal ties between the UAE and Iraq and their people, while stressing the importance of fostering cooperation in various fields, especially in the economic and investment sectors, to achieve mutual interests and sustainable development.

Both sides emphasized the importance of joint parliamentary cooperation through bilateral meetings, exchange of visits and sharing of parliamentary expertise and knowledge to serve national causes, Arab and Islamic issues, foster Arab unity and support, and contribute to security. and stability of the region, particularly through participation in international parliamentary forums.