{
  "id": 14259415,
  "title": "Shura Council Deputy Speaker: Council's presence in international parliamentary forums reflects Qatar's stature, role on global stage",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/shura-council-deputy-speaker-councils-presence-in-international",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-13T17:33:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Peninsula Qatar",
    "slug": "the-peninsula-qatar",
    "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/13/10/2026/shura-council-deputy-speaker-councils-presence-in-international-parliamentary-forums-reflects-qatars-stature-role-on-global-stage"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Doha, Qatar - Deputy Speaker of the Shura Council, Her Excellency Dr. Hamda bint Hassan Al Sulaiti, highlighted Qatar's prominent role in international parliamentary forums, attributing it to the country's stature and strategic position on the global stage. She emphasized that the Amir's speech at the opening of the second ordinary session of the second legislative term serves as a guiding principle for national actions in the upcoming phase, reflecting Qatar's vision to enhance its standing and active participation at regional and international levels. The Shura Council's involvement in such forums underscores Qatar's commitment to fostering dialogue, mediation, and promoting security and stability, as well as supporting priority issues. Her Excellency noted the council's success in holding leadership positions within various regional and international parliamentary organizations, reflecting the confidence placed in it by parliamentary institutions and the effectiveness of Qatari parliamentary diplomacy in contributing to parliamentary dialogue and cooperation among national parliaments. During the new legislative session, the council will continue to bolster its external engagement and utilize its parliamentary relations to support Qatar's stances and interests, advocate for peaceful resolutions to regional and international challenges, and maintain its legislative and oversight functions. The deputy speaker also highlighted the council's dedication to reviewing draft laws, discussing citizen-centric issues, and proposing national development initiatives, all while emphasizing the importance of cooperation between the Shura Council and the government in advancing legislative work, aligning with the nation's aspirations and ensuring the well-being of its citizens. Concluding her remarks, Her Excellency expressed gratitude for the Amir's support and reaffirmed the council's commitment to building upon its achievements, strengthening its international parliamentary role, and upholding Qatar's steadfast dedication to peace, dialogue, and international cooperation.",
  "summary": "<p>Doha, Qatar: Deputy Speaker of the Shura Council HE Dr. Hamda bint Hassan Al Sulaiti affirmed that the speech delivered by the Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani at the opening of the second ordinary session of the second legislative term, serves as a fundamental guide for national action in the coming phase.</p> <p>Her Excellency noted that the speech reflects His Highness's vision to…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}