Doha: The Shura Council held its regular weekly session, chaired by HE the Speaker Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim, at Tamim bin Hamad Hall at the Shura Council's premises.
According to Qatar News Agency, the Council commended the outcomes of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani's state visit to the Republic of India, which resulted in a bilateral strategic partnership agreement and several other agreements to enhance cooperation in trade, investment, energy, education, culture, and security. The Council emphasized that the visit would strengthen the strategic partnership to achieve common interests between the two countries.
Additionally, the Council praised HH the Amir's official visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran, noting its role in strengthening bilateral relations through dialogue and cooperation. The visit was highlighted for its significance in supporting diplomatic efforts for regional stability and boosting economic ties, contributing to mutual understanding and advancing cooperation in areas of shared interest.
In a related context, the Shura Council commended HH the Amir's participation in the consultative meeting in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with GCC leaders, the King of Jordan, and the Egyptian President. The Council emphasized that the meeting served as an important platform for enhancing consultation and coordination among Arab countries to confront current challenges. His Highness's participation underscored Qatar's commitment to supporting joint Arab action and fostering consensus and coordination to achieve regional security and stability.
Subsequently, HE Shura Council Secretary-General Nayef bin Mohammed Al Mahmoud presented the agenda, and the minutes of the previous session were approved. The Council debated a draft law on combating doping in sports and referred it to the Education, Culture, Sport, and Information Affairs Committee for further scrutiny.
The Council also reviewed a report on the government's statement regarding damage caused by rainwater accumulations and made appropriate decisions. Discussions included the Shura Council's plans to host the Asian Parliamentary Assembly's Standing Committee on Budget and Planning meeting in November 2024, and a report on the Council's December 2024 visit to the Saudi Shura Council. Additionally, the Council discussed HE Shura Council Member Omair bin Abdullah Al Nuaimi's participation in the Inter-Parliamentary Union's briefing on 'zero tolerance for violence against women in politics' scheduled for December 2024.
At the session's conclusion, HE Al Ghanim informed members about the Shura Council delegation's participation in the 7th Arab Parliament Conference for the Presidents of Arab Parliaments and Councils in Egypt. The conference aimed to establish an Arab parliamentary vision supporting the steadfastness of the Palestinian people. The conference adopted a parliamentary document outlining a vision to support the Palestinian people's rights, reject displacement and annexation plans, and confront attempts to resolve their cause. The document includes a parliamentary action plan to enhance legislative and diplomatic efforts, and coordinate Arab positions in international forums to protect Palestinian rights.