Strengthening Diplomatic Ties in the Parliamentary Realm
In a significant diplomatic engagement, Saqr Ghobash, the President of the Federal National Council (FNC) of the United Arab Emirates, convened with Rolando Miguel Gonzalez Patricio, the President of the Latin American and Caribbean Parliament. Their meeting, held on the sidelines of the Fourth Marrakech Parliamentary Economic Forum for the Euro-Mediterranean and Gulf regions in Morocco, focused on enhancing cooperative parliamentary relations between the FNC and the Latin American and Caribbean Parliament. The discussions revolved around developing mechanisms for coordination, consultation, and the exchange of expertise, which are essential for promoting parliamentary diplomacy and serving mutual interests.
During their dialogue, both leaders emphasized the importance of strengthening coordination in international parliamentary forums and exchanging views on various regional and international issues of shared concern. They also highlighted the critical role that parliaments play in fostering economic cooperation and contributing to the achievement of sustainable development goals. Ghobash reiterated the FNC's commitment to enhancing partnerships with regional and international parliamentary organizations, reflecting the UAE’s approach to establishing dialogue, collaboration, and building strategic partnerships.
Additionally, Saqr Ghobash elaborated on his recent official visit to several Latin American nations, which significantly contributed to reinforcing strategic partnerships and enhancing parliamentary cooperation, in line with the growing relations between the UAE and the region, ultimately serving mutual interests. On his part, Gonzalez Patricio praised the UAE for its remarkable progress and prosperity across various fields, acknowledging its esteemed regional and international standing. He also commended the active role played by the FNC in enhancing international parliamentary work.
To further solidify these ties, Gonzalez Patricio extended an official invitation to Saqr Ghobash to visit the Latin American and Caribbean Parliament, aiming to advance parliamentary cooperation and develop partnerships between the two entities. The meeting was attended by several esteemed members of the Federal National Council, including Saeed Rashid Al Abdi, Dr. Ahmed Eid Al Mansoori, Hashima Yasser Al Afari, and Tariq Al Marzooqi, the Assistant Secretary-General for the Council's Presidency Affairs.
As reported by sharjah24.ae.
