Istanbul: Ahmed bin Salman Al Musallam, Speaker of the Council of Representatives and Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Parliamentary Division, met with Counsellor Hisham Badawi, Speaker of the Egyptian House of Representatives, during the 152nd General Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Istanbul.
According to Bahrain News Agency, Speaker Al Musallam emphasized the enduring relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Arab Republic of Egypt, which facilitate closer cooperation and the continuation of joint initiatives across various sectors. This collaboration is under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Excellency Abdel Fattah El Sisi, President of Egypt.
Speaker Al Musallam praised the ongoing development of bilateral relations, highlighting the involvement of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and His Excellency Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Prime Minister of Egypt. He described the Bahrain-Egypt relationship as a progressive model of Arab cooperation, noting their aligned perspectives on regional and international matters and their mutual dedication to regional security and stability.
He stressed the significance of continuing to coordinate parliamentary stances and enhancing cooperation between the Council of Representatives and both the Egyptian House of Representatives and Senate. This would support legislative efforts and increase their presence in international parliamentary forums.
Speaker Al Musallam also condemned the Iranian attacks targeting Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, labeling them as threats to regional security. He urged for decisive international measures to prevent these attacks, referencing the United Nations Human Rights Council resolution condemning Iranian aggression, following Bahrain's initiative on behalf of the GCC and Jordan, and the UN Security Council Resolution (2817) backed by 136 countries, the highest in the Council's history.
Counsellor Badawi expressed pride in the strong ties between Egypt and Bahrain and their ongoing growth. He affirmed the Egyptian House of Representatives' dedication to enhancing parliamentary cooperation with Bahrain's Shura and Representatives Councils, supporting legislative processes, sharing expertise, and strengthening the partnership to advance shared Arab interests.
The Egyptian Speaker also reiterated Egypt's support for Bahrain, particularly in response to Iranian aggression and the targeting of civilian infrastructure and facilities.