Calls for Stronger Global Cooperation

The Asian Parliamentary Assembly called for enhanced global cooperation to address rising international tensions and build a more just and stable future for coming generations, during discussions at the 152nd General Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Istanbul.

Speaking on behalf of the Assembly, Vice President of the Asian Parliamentary Assembly, H.E. MP Ahmed Sabah Al Salloom, stressed that growing global challenges require greater responsibility from parliaments worldwide.

He said the theme of “promoting hope, safeguarding peace, and ensuring justice for future generations” reflects both a moral and political obligation, linking present decisions with long-term global consequences.

Drawing attention to global instability, he warned that the world faces overlapping challenges, including conflicts, climate change, development gaps, and rapid technological transformation. He noted that rising geopolitical tensions further weaken global stability and affect trade routes and supply chains.

He called for collective international action to de-escalate conflicts, promote political solutions, and reinforce shared global responsibility. He also urged a forward-looking legislative approach focused on social justice, reducing inequality, protecting natural resources, and ensuring technology's ethical use.  

Climate Action and Blue Economy 

During a workshop held on the sidelines of the IPU General Assembly, the Parliamentary delegation of the Kingdom of Bahrain reaffirmed the country’s commitment to global efforts to protect oceans, address climate change, and advance the blue economy.

The statement was delivered by Member of Parliament Dr. Mahdi Abdulaziz Al Shuwaikh during a session titled “Oceans and Climate Change: Parliamentary Leadership in Protecting Our Blue Planet.”

Dr. Al Shuwaikh said Bahrain places strong importance on marine environmental protection and climate action as part of its national and international environmental priorities.

He called for effective legislative frameworks aligned with international agreements, including UNCLOS, the Convention on Biological Diversity, the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework, and the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement.

He also emphasized alignment with the Paris Climate Agreement and Sustainable Development Goal 14 on life below water, particularly in protecting coastal ecosystems and supporting climate adaptation.