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Bahrain News Gazette
07-04-2025
- Politics
- Bahrain News Gazette
Speaker Meets Moroccan Counterpart, Highlights Strong Bahrain-Morocco Ties
Tashkent: Ahmed bin Salman Al Musallam, Speaker of the Council of Representatives and Head of Bahrain's parliamentary delegation, met with Mohamed Ould Errachid, President of the House of Councillors of the Kingdom of Morocco, on the sidelines of the 150th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The meeting discussed the strong ties between the Kingdom of Bahrain and Morocco, and their ongoing development under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Majesty King Mohammed VI. According to Bahrain News Agency, both sides highlighted the depth of bilateral relations and their shared commitment to advancing cooperation across various developmental domains for the benefit of both kingdoms. They also discussed enhancing parliamentary cooperation, exchanging legislative expertise, coordinating positions in international forums, and supporting joint initiatives and programmes. The meeting was attended by Jamal Mohammed Fakhro, First Deputy Chairman of the Shura Council; Abdulnabi Salman, First Deputy Speaker of the Council of Representatives; MP Hassan Ibrahim Hassan, Dr. Bassam Ismail Albinmohammed, and Mohammed Ibrahim Al Sisi Al Buainain, Secretary General of the Council of Representatives.
Express Tribune
06-04-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
Pakistan, Russia united for global peace: Gilani
Senate Chairman Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that Pakistan and Russia share common goals for global peace, security and multipolarity in global affairs. He made these remarks during a meeting with Federation Council of Russia Chairwoman Valentina Matviyenko held on the sidelines of the 150th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly in Tashkent. Gilani said that Pakistan's and Russia's evolving relationship is rooted in mutual respect and increasingly broad-based cooperation across defence, trade, energy, and multilateral platforms such as the SCO. The two sides agreed to enhance institutional linkages between their respective parliaments, including exchange visits, the revival of Parliamentary Friendship Groups, and consistent dialogue to address shared challenges. Gilani acknowledged the significance of ongoing defence collaboration and suggested greater focus on security dialogue, military training exchanges, and counterterrorism coordination. With bilateral trade showing positive momentum, both sides discussed diversifying economic ties in areas such as energy, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and IT. The Senate chairman advocated for establishing banking channels and improved connectivity under regional frameworks. Pakistan expressed strong support for Russia's role in promoting regional stability and multipolar global governance.
