Bahrain Participates in ASGP Meeting Alongside 150th IPU Assembly

Tashkent: Mohammed Ibrahim Al Sisi Al Buainain, Secretary General of the Council of Representatives, and Kareema Mohammed Al Abbasi, Secretary General of the Shura Council, attended the meeting of the Association of Secretaries General of Parliaments (ASGP) held in Uzbekistan. The meeting is part of the 150th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), taking place from April 5 to 9. According to Bahrain News Agency, the ASGP meeting focused on the theme 'Meeting the Expectations of Young Parliamentarians,' addressing strategies to support their active engagement and evolving role within parliamentary institutions. Al Buainain and Al Abbasi emphasised the importance of empowering youth across various sectors, noting Bahrain's progress in enhancing youth participation in democratic processes, particularly within parliamentary work. They highlighted initiatives such as training programmes and events designed to develop young people's skills in legislative and parliamentary affairs. They also underscored Bahrain's efforts to encourage youth-led projects that contribute to the Kingdom's digital transformation, particularly in the parliamentary sector. These initiatives reflect Bahrain's commitment to integrating youth perspectives into legislative processes and leveraging technology to enhance parliamentary operations.