Cairo: The Shura Council participated in a meeting of the temporary diplomatic committee of the Arab Inter-parliamentary Union (AIPU) held in Cairo, Egypt.

According to Qatar News Agency, the Council was represented by HE Dr. Sultan bin Hassan Al Dosari, a member of both the Shura Council and AIPU's temporary parliamentary diplomatic committee and Executive Committee. HE Dr. Hamda bint Hassan Al Sulaiti, Deputy Speaker of the Shura Council, participated via videoconference. She is also a member of the Executive Committee of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and Vice-Chair of the IPU Arab Group.

The meeting addressed several items, including the preparation of a draft emergency item that the Arab Group plans to submit during the 152nd IPU Assembly in Istanbul in April. Participants also examined proposed amendments to the voting mechanism on emergency items during the IPU Assembly. Additionally, they discussed drafting a coordination agreement with the African Group within the IPU and enhancing prior coordination with geopolitical groups in the Union.

In a separate session, the Temporary Diplomatic Committee conducted a virtual meeting with a delegation from the IPU. This meeting focused on reviewing the IPU's strategy and exploring ways to strengthen and develop cooperation between the Arab and international parliamentary unions.