Speaker, Egyptian counterpart hold talks; affirm depth of Bahraini-Egyptian relations

Manama, February 12 (BNA) Parliament Speaker Fawzia bint Abdullah Zainal affirmed the deep-rooted brotherly relations between Bahrain and Egypt and the steady progress they are making thanks to their deep partnership. Coordination in all areas, in light of the interest of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi.

Prime Minister Zainal praised the level of bilateral cooperation and coordination in various development fields, praising the keenness of the Bahraini government, led by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and its Egyptian counterpart, headed by Dr. Mustafa Madbouly on expanding joint cooperation to achieve the interests of the two countries and their peoples.

This came, as Parliament Speaker Fawzia Zainal and Egyptian Parliament Speaker Dr. Hanafi Ali Al-Jabali chaired today a session of talks between Bahrain and Egypt at the Parliament headquarters.

The two sides discussed ways to enhance parliamentary relations between the two countries, in addition to mechanisms for developing joint work and activating memoranda of understanding and agreements signed by the two councils. The two sides also exchanged views on regional and global issues of common interest.

Spokesman Zainal praised the prestigious position, respect and appreciation that Egypt enjoys at the Arab and Islamic levels, based on its political, economic, intellectual and cultural contributions over the years, stressing the importance of Egypt’s pivotal strategic role regionally and internationally in this field. Support Arab and Islamic causes and contribute to strengthening the pillars of peace and security in the region and the world.

She highly valued Egypt’s firm stances in support of Bahrain’s security and stability, in addition to its joint efforts in combating extremism, violence and terrorism, and rejecting external interference in the internal affairs of countries.

She praised the distinguished efforts made by Egypt to support joint Arab parliamentary cooperation, especially in light of the Bahraini-Egyptian parliamentary consensus in promoting programs and projects and exchanging expertise and experience in various fields.

She affirmed the parliament’s keenness to continue developing parliamentary cooperation between the two countries, and to push for more joint coordination, integration and unified visions in the political, economic and security fields in regional and international parliamentary gatherings. serve common interests.

President Zainal, referring to the four-way summit hosted by Abu Dhabi, which included Bahraini, Emirati and Egyptian leaders, stressed the importance of coordination between leaders in unifying positions, supporting the interests of countries and peoples, supporting Arab issues and achieving stability and peace. in the region and combating terrorism and extremism in all its forms.

The Speaker of the House of Representatives and her Egyptian counterpart discussed a number of issues of common interest, stressing the increasing importance of cooperation between the two houses in light of the increasing challenges that require coordination of positions, unification of visions and increasing joint meetings, whether through mutual visits or. Available communication channels.

Counselor Dr. Hanafi Ali Al-Jabali expressed his thanks and appreciation to Parliament Speaker Zainal for her kind invitation to him to visit Bahrain, praising the warm reception and generous hospitality he and his accompanying delegation received.

He stressed that the visit provides an opportunity to enhance cooperation between the two brotherly countries in various fields, especially parliamentary, economic and investment through activating the joint parliamentary friendship committees to serve the interests of the two brotherly countries.

The Speaker of the Egyptian House of Representatives affirmed that thanks to the wisdom of its leadership, Bahrain has become an oasis of security, development, coexistence and peace in the region, noting the depth of the Bahraini-Egyptian relations, citing its solidarity, cooperation and safety. Continuous coordination with regard to various regional and global developments.

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