Phnom penh: The Bahraini parliamentary delegation participated in two critical sessions of the 16th ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) Caucus, which is being held in Cambodia. Under the theme "Peace Through Dialogue: The Parliamentary Path Forward," the sessions focused on addressing modern challenges through parliamentary cooperation.
According to Bahrain News Agency, MP Waleed Jaber Al Doseri highlighted Bahrain's commitment to climate action, guided by the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. Al Doseri elaborated on the Kingdom's policies related to climate legislation, renewable energy, and emissions reduction as part of the broader effort to achieve sustainable development goals. He emphasized the necessity for joint parliamentary action and policy exchange to tackle complex issues such as climate change, supply chain disruptions, and rapid technological shifts. Additionally, Al Doseri noted Bahrain's work towards building resilient economic systems and bolstering digital legislation, data protection, and cybersecurity. He called for enhanced parliamentary cooperation within ASEAN to align national strategies and address food and digital security challenges.
In a separate session, Shura Council Member Talal Al Mannai discussed the promotion of parliamentary contributions to regional and global peace. He expressed Bahrain's unwavering support for peace and coexistence, acknowledging the Kingdom's role as a diplomatic platform for dialogue. Al Mannai urged for the organization of a comprehensive international peace conference in the Middle East to facilitate long-term understanding and development. He stressed the importance of parliaments in protecting rights, fostering cooperation, and building sustainable peace through legislative tools and shared dialogue. Al Mannai concluded by reiterating Bahrain's commitment to initiatives that support global peace, justice, and inter-parliamentary cooperation.