Istanbul, April 14 (Petra) -- Deputy Speaker of the Lower House of Parliament, Khamis Atieh, held separate meetings with senior Emirati and Bahraini parliamentary leaders on Tuesday ahead of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) conference in Turkiye.

In discussions with Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the UAE Federal National Council, and Ahmed bin Salman Al-Musallam, Speaker of the Bahraini Council of Representatives, Atieh emphasized the urgent need for a unified Arab position to support regional de-escalation. He underscored Jordan's firm rejection of any military aggression that infringes upon the sovereignty of Arab nations.

The meetings, attended by MPs Huda Naffa, Nour Abu Ghosh, Hayel Obeidat, and Mahasen Al-Jaghoub, focused on coordinating Arab efforts at international forums. Atieh stressed the importance of supporting the establishment of an independent Palestinian state and intensifying joint parliamentary action to address the challenges facing the Arab world.

During the session with the UAE’s Ghobash, both sides explored ways to expand bilateral parliamentary consultation. Ghobash praised Jordan’s persistent efforts to achieve a just and comprehensive regional peace, noting the alignment between Amman and Abu Dhabi in calling for an end to conflicts through peaceful solutions governed by international law.

In his talks with Bahrain’s Al-Musallam, Atieh discussed mechanisms for enhancing legislative cooperation. Al-Musallam echoed these sentiments, highlighting the compatibility of Jordanian and Bahraini views regarding regional stability and the necessity of prioritizing political dialogue over military escalation.

The delegates agreed that continuous consultation is vital to ensuring that Arab interests are effectively represented during the upcoming IPU general assembly and other global parliamentary platforms.

//Petra// AF