Doha [Qatar], October 14: Deputy Speaker of the Shura Council HE Dr. Hamda bint Hassan Al Sulaiti has affirmed that the speech delivered by the Amir His Highness 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.
Dr. Al Sulaiti noted that the speech reflects HH the Amir's vision to strengthen Qatar's standing and its active role at both regional and international levels.
In her remarks marking the opening of the new legislative session, she stressed that Qatar's distinguished international standing, and the role it plays in fostering dialogue and mediation while promoting security and stability, is clearly reflected in the Shura Council's presence at regional and international parliamentary forums and its contributions to supporting priority issues.
She noted that the Shura Council's success in assuming leadership positions at various regional and international parliamentary organisations and unions reflects the confidence placed in it by parliamentary institutions. It also underscores the active presence achieved by Qatari parliamentary diplomacy and its ability to contribute to parliamentary dialogue and foster cooperation among national parliaments.
Dr. Al Sulaiti affirmed that, during the new legislative session, the council will continue to strengthen its external engagement and leverage its parliamentary relations to support Qatar's stances and interests, as well as to advocate for peaceful solutions to regional and international issues and challenges.
This is in addition to continuing to exercise its legislative and oversight functions and enhancing cooperation with the esteemed government in a manner that serves the national interest, she said.
Regarding the Shura Council's internal operations, the deputy speaker emphasised the council's commitment to continuing to exercise its legislative and oversight functions, adding that this involves reviewing draft laws referred to it, discussing issues that affect citizens' interests and aspirations, and submitting proposals that contribute to the national development process.
She also highlighted the vital role played by the Council's standing committees in examining matters brought before them, thereby enhancing the quality of legislative outputs and bolstering the effectiveness of parliamentary work.
She commended the level of cooperation between the Shura Council and the government, emphasising the importance of this cooperation in fostering integration between the legislative and executive branchesand achieving the public interest.
Source: Qatar Tribune
