Bahrain and Jordan Strengthen Parliamentary Cooperation at IPU Assembly in Geneva

TDT | Manama

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Bahrain’s Speaker of the Council of Representatives, Ahmed bin Salman Al-Musallam, reaffirmed the Kingdom’s commitment to deepening parliamentary cooperation and strengthening the historic bonds shared with the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.

Speaking on the sidelines of the 151st Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly in Geneva, Al-Musallam expressed pride in the remarkable achievements that have marked Bahrain–Jordan relations, crediting the continued success to the wise leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein.

Al-Musallam emphasized that the growing development partnerships between the two kingdoms reflect a shared determination to advance progress and prosperity that benefit both nations and their peoples. He also praised the efforts of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain, and His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II of Jordan, whose vision and support continue to drive bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors.

The meeting between Al-Musallam and Faisal Akef Al-Fayez, President of Jordan’s Senate, highlighted mutual efforts to strengthen parliamentary coordination and exchange expertise. Both sides discussed ways to align positions on regional and international issues, reinforcing the Arab parliamentary voice in global forums.

Also in attendance were Dr. Bassam bin Ismail Al-BenMohammed, member of Bahrain’s Shura Council; MP Hassan Ibrahim Hassan; MP Maryam Saleh Al-Dhaen; Ambassador Abdullah Abdulatif Abdullah, Bahrain’s Permanent Representative to the UN Office in Geneva; Engineer Mohammed Al-Sissi Al-Buainain, Secretary-General of the Council of Representatives; and Kareema Mohammed Al-Abbasi, Secretary-General of the Shura Council.

Al-Musallam underscored Bahrain’s success in building bridges of parliamentary diplomacy and fostering strong communication with legislative bodies around the world.

For his part, Al-Fayez expressed his appreciation for Bahrain’s active role in promoting peace and development across the region, noting that the deep-rooted relationship between the two kingdoms continues to be guided by shared values and a joint vision for stability and progress in the Middle East.