Qatar Wins Presidency of Arab Parliament's Foreign, Political and National Security Affairs Committee

The State of Qatar, represented by HE Mubarak bin Mohammed Al-Matar Al-Kuwari, a member of the Shura Council, won the presidency of the Arab Parliament's Foreign, Political and National Security Affairs Committee.

The victory came "by acclamation" during the Arab Parliament's procedural session, held today at the headquarters of the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States in Cairo, at the outset of the third session of the Parliament's fourth legislative term, which is scheduled to convene the day after tomorrow, Monday.

In remarks to Qatar News Agency (QNA), HE Mubarak bin Mohammed Al-Matar Al-Kuwari, member of the Shura Council and Chairman of the Arab Parliament's Foreign, Political and National Security Affairs Committee, said his election by acclamation reflects the respect and appreciation of Arab states for the active role played by the State of Qatar, represented by the Shura Council, in strengthening joint Arab action.

He affirmed the State of Qatar's commitment to coordination and consultation with its fellow Arab states as part of efforts to strengthen cooperation and joint Arab action in a manner that serves the interests of the Arab nation and fulfils the aspirations of its peoples.

The Arab Parliament's procedural session is scheduled to be followed by preparatory meetings ahead of the opening of its new session the day after tomorrow.

The procedural session also saw the election by acclamation of HE Saad bin Salib Al Otaibi, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's candidate, as President of the Arab Parliament. The four Vice-Presidents were also elected: Saeed bin Hamad Al Saadi of Oman, Hisham Salah Ahmed Al Hosari of Egypt, Ihsan Zuhdi Barakat of Jordan and Dr Abdul Salam Abdullah Nasiya of Libya.

Source: QNA

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