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Podgorica: HE Speaker of the Shura Council Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim affirmed that the State of Qatar, under the leadership of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, leads a steady foreign policy that is based on dialogue, mediation, and peaceful solutions, pursuant to the principles of its constitution.
Such approach, he noted, has contributed to supporting several paths to de-escalation and bridging viewpoints on numerous regional and international issues.
Addressing the first summit of Speakers of Parliaments and Presidents of Houses of Representatives of Member and Partner States of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean, held today in Budva, Montenegro, as part of the 20th session of the Assembly His Excellency explained that the Shura Council plays a supportive role in the State of Qatar's foreign policy by activating parliamentary diplomacy tools
He further noted that this is carried out through actively participating in various parliamentary forums, and working to coordinate positions on issues of common interest, thereby strengthening international parliamentary cooperation.
His Excellency noted that this summit, dedicated to discussing parliamentary diplomacy and its role in strengthening the resilience of democratic institutions, comes amidst escalating international crises and tensions, and the security, political, and humanitarian repercussions witnessed in the region.
He pointed out that the continued Israeli aggression against the occupied Palestinian territories and its worsening humanitarian and security consequences underscore the urgent need to bolster international efforts aimed at consolidating security and stability and respecting international law.
In this context, His Excellency commended the adoption of the emergency item proposed by the State of Qatar's Shura Council, in cooperation with several other countries, which was added to the agenda of the recent General Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union held in Istanbul, Turkiye.
He explained that the item calls for concerted parliamentary efforts to uphold ceasefire agreements and support the establishment of peace, and it received broad support from various parliamentary groups, reflecting the importance of joint parliamentary action in supporting international peace and security.
His Excellency emphasized that parliaments represent the voice and will of the people and play a fundamental role in expressing citizens' aspirations and safeguarding their interests.
He pointed out that strengthening communication and dialogue channels between countries and consolidating a culture of understanding among peoples has become essential in light of the increasing challenges facing the international system and the declining effectiveness of international institutions concerned with maintaining international peace and security.
The summit featured speeches by the participating speakers of parliaments and houses of representatives, addressing the importance of parliamentary diplomacy in fostering dialogue and understanding among nations and peoples, and supporting the resilience of democratic institutions in the face of current political, security, and economic challenges.
They also emphasized the importance of joint parliamentary action in promoting stability and peace.
