Manama: The Parliamentary Division of the Kingdom of Bahrain participated in the 22nd meeting of the GCC Parliamentary Coordination and Foreign Relations Committee. This meeting was a precursor to the 19th periodic meeting of the leaders of Shura, Representatives, National, and Ummah Councils of the GCC countries, which Bahrain will host from November 11 to 13.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the delegation comprised Sadiq Al Rahma, a member of the Shura Council, MP Khalid Saleh Buanaq, and Mohammed Ibrahim Al Sisi Al Buainain, Secretary General of the Council of Representatives and Secretary of the Executive Committee of the Parliamentary Division. Al Rahma highlighted that under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the support of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the GCC parliamentary cooperation is seen as critical for regional integration. He emphasized that the committee acts as a platform to enhance this cooperation, aiming for greater coordination and engagement in regional and international arenas.
Al Rahma further mentioned that the shared history and objectives of the GCC states reinforce their dedication to developing legislative, oversight, and parliamentary diplomacy tools, projecting a unified Gulf voice internationally. He also praised the efforts of the GCC Secretariat-General in furthering joint Gulf parliamentary cooperation.
The meeting covered the draft agenda and final statement, including reports and recommendations, preparing them for the 19th periodic meeting of GCC heads of legislative councils, where they will be reviewed for final resolutions.
The 19th regular meeting of GCC heads of legislative councils is scheduled for Thursday morning. It will address the previous meeting's report and the outcomes of a seminar on the legislative role of GCC parliaments in artificial intelligence governance. Additionally, it will discuss key Gulf-related topics and strategize on enhancing GCC parliamentary cooperation and pursuing observer membership in the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) before adopting the final recommendations.