Joint parliamentary talks were held between Ali bin Saleh Al Saleh, the Shura Council Chairman, and Dr. Hanafi Ali El Gebali, the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Arab Republic of Egypt, on the sidelines of his participation in the Sixth Conference of the Arab Parliament.

Al Saleh affirmed that the robust historical relations between Bahrain and Egypt continue to witness further development, stronger cooperation and shared vision towards Arab affairs, which reflects the aspirations of the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Excellency Abdel Fattah El Sisi, President of Egypt.

He highlighted the continuous growth in their trade, educational, cultural and investment partnerships, as well as the firm cooperation between the two countries, which has been supported and followed up by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister and Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Egyptian Prime Minister.

Al Saleh noted the efforts made by Egypt in supporting Arab causes. He praised Egypt for hosting many important Arab conferences and events that discuss various topics, especially the Palestinian cause, which he described as the central Arab cause.

Al Saleh commended Egypt’s honorable position in supporting the Palestinian people and affirming their legitimate rights, as well as rejecting the displacement of Palestinians from their lands.

He praised the ongoing parliamentary cooperation between the legislative authorities in Bahrain and Egypt. Al Saleh highlighted the pivotal role played by members of the legislative councils in both countries to advance development and prosperity. He affirmed the need to expand the scope of consultation and exchange of parliamentary expertise and experiences between Bahrain and Egypt.

For his part, Dr. Hanafi Ali El Gebali, the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Arab Republic of Egypt, expressed pride in the long-standing relations between Egypt and Bahrain, as well as the deep ties between the peoples of the two countries.

He pointed out that the bilateral visits between the leaders of Egypt and Bahrain demonstrate the strength of the distinguished relations between the two countries.

El Gebali stressed the importance of supporting the course of economic relations and continuing to advance the field of trade and industrial exchange between Bahrain and Egypt.

He affirmed full support for Bahrain in hosting the 33rd Arab Summit on May 16, praising Bahrain’s effective initiatives to enhance Arab countries’ cohesion and unity.

BNA