Shura Speaker reaffirms Qatar’s commitment to security, dialogue
<p>Doha, Qatar: Speaker of the Shura Council H E Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim has underscored that Gulf security is a collective responsibility requiring stronger solidarity, deeper integration, and combined efforts to fend off shared threats, as Iranian attacks on GCC nations and threats targeting their civilian and critical infrastructure, energy carriers, and maritime security highlight the…
Doha, Qatar - H E Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim, Speaker of the Shura Council, has emphasized Qatar's dedication to regional security and dialogue. He stressed that Gulf safety is a shared duty demanding stronger unity, enhanced cooperation, and collaborative actions to counter common threats. Iranian attacks on GCC nations and threats to their civilian and crucial infrastructure, energy conduits, and maritime security underscore the necessity of a coordinated regional reaction.
Al Ghanim also reaffirmed Qatar's solidarity with Saudi Arabia in countering Houthi assaults on critical facilities and civilian installations, which endanger region-wide security and stability. He highlighted the significance of safeguarding vital installations and maintaining the security of waterways and maritime freedom, particularly in key passages like the Strait of Hormuz, Bab Al Mandab, and the Red Sea.
The Speaker stressed that Qatar, under the leadership of Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, believes in balancing the legitimate right to defend sovereignty and interests with persistent diplomatic efforts to ease tensions, prioritizing dialogue and peaceful resolutions. At the 20th regular gathering of the Speakers from GCC member states' Shura, Representatives, National, and Ummah Councils, the Speaker underscored the importance of operationalizing parliamentary diplomacy, increasing consultations, aligning stances, and crafting a shared strategy to bolster GCC's influence at regional and international parliamentary platforms.
He called for a review and enhancement of the institutional framework overseeing the GCC General Secretariat's operations, advocating for heightened priority given to the parliamentary aspect within the wider framework of collective Gulf initiatives. The Speaker stressed the need to strengthen collaboration with Arab and Islamic legislative bodies and to refine the mechanisms of the Arab Parliament, asserting that these steps would markedly improve the Parliament's efficiency and reinforce principles of governance, transparency, and accountability.
He congratulated Saudi Arabia on its role as the current chair of the Arab Parliament and reiterated the importance of resolving the Palestinian issue, calling for an end to Palestinian suffering and Israeli aggression, with a fair and comprehensive settlement affirming their rights, including the creation of a Palestinian state in the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.
Al Ghanim expressed gratitude to Saudi Arabia for hosting the meeting, Bahrain for its efforts during its previous chairmanship, and the GCC General Secretariat for supporting unified Gulf actions.
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