Saqr Ghobash welcomes Assistant Speaker of Jordanian Senate

Women Parliamentary Forum hosted by the UAE

The forum is hosted by the UAE and organised by the Federal National Council, with participation from speakers of parliaments, parliamentary delegations, and regional and international civil society organisations from Gulf Cooperation Council countries and the Euro-Mediterranean region.

Strengthening parliamentary relations

At the beginning of the meeting, Ghobash welcomed Al Ali and the accompanying delegation, commending their participation in the Women Parliamentarians Forum. He emphasised that the meeting reflects the Jordanian Senate’s keenness to strengthen communication with the Federal National Council and to work diligently to enhance relations between the two brotherly countries.

UAE-Jordan relations and parliamentary cooperation

Ghobash affirmed the UAE’s pride in its historical relations with the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, which are based on mutual respect and serve the interests of both countries. He highlighted the shared commitment to further strengthen relations across various fields, stressing the importance of enhancing parliamentary cooperation, exchanging expertise, and benefiting from the leading legislative experience of both councils.

Jordan’s commitment to strengthening ties

For her part, Al Ali affirmed the strength and depth of the fraternal relations between the two countries, noting that the wise leaderships of both nations are keen to enhance cooperation across political, economic, and parliamentary fields.