Amman: Senate President Faisal Fayez called on the Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union and Arab parliamentary institutions to develop a unified parliamentary vision that addresses the challenges facing the Arab world and supports efforts to achieve sustainable security, stability and development across the region.
According to Jordan News Agency, Fayez emphasized the necessity for enhanced coordination between Arab legislative and executive authorities to confront regional challenges and safeguard Arab interests. He made these remarks during a virtual meeting of the Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union, which was conducted via Zoom under the theme "An Arab Parliamentary Vision for a More Stable and Sustainable Future." The meeting was chaired by the Speaker of the Saudi Shura Council and attended by speakers of Arab parliaments and Shura councils.
Fayez highlighted the importance of strengthening joint Arab action and building an integrated Arab framework politically, economically, and militarily. He stressed the need to enhance collective Arab security and defense mechanisms to protect the region from external interference and preserve its security and stability.
He pointed out that the Arab world is encountering highly sensitive and complex circumstances, mentioning the Iranian attacks targeting the security and stability of Jordan and Gulf Cooperation Council countries. He also referred to the ongoing Israeli aggression against the Palestinian people and continued attacks on Syria and Lebanon.
Fayez stated that these developments necessitate Arab parliamentary institutions to intensify parliamentary diplomacy by engaging with regional and international parliaments. This engagement aims to underscore the consequences of regional conflicts on global stability, energy supplies, food security, and international trade.
He asserted that Arab countries possess significant human and economic resources that could enable them to become a major regional and global force, capable of protecting their interests and strengthening independent political and economic decision-making.
Fayez reaffirmed that Jordan, under the leadership of His Majesty King Abdullah II, will continue supporting Arab causes and coordinating with Arab countries to address common challenges. He also highlighted the commitment of the Senate and the Lower House of Parliament to enhancing cooperation with Arab parliamentary institutions in support of shared interests and the aspirations of Arab peoples for greater unity and integration.
He praised the Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union's role in advancing Arab parliamentary cooperation, strengthening ties with regional and international parliamentary organizations, and supporting Arab causes through parliamentary engagement.