FNC, Jordan's Senate discuss strengthening parliamentary cooperation
RABAT (WAM)Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC), Saqr Ghobash, discussed with the Speaker of the Jordanian Senate, Faisal Al-Fayez, ways to enhance bilateral cooperation relations and issues of mutual interest, as well as strengthening them across various fields, in a manner that reflects the vision and directives of the leaderships and peoples of the two brotherly nations.During the meeting, which took place on the sidelines of the third edition of the South-South Parliamentary Dialogue Forum, held in the Moroccan capital, Rabat, the two sides reviewed the overall current situation in the region and discussed everything that would enhance coordination and cooperation between the two brotherly countries.
They also stressed the importance of continuing joint efforts to address the security and political challenges facing the Arab nation and to restore stability and security to the region.
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