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Business Recorder
30-06-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Speaker highlights parliament's role in democracy
ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq emphasised the vital role of parliaments in sustaining democracy, asserting that parliamentary supremacy is essential for the stability of democratic systems. The Speaker in his message on the occasion of the International Day of Parliamentarism said that that a functional, transparent, and effective parliament serves as a true voice of the people and plays a pivotal role in strengthening democratic institutions. Highlighting Pakistan's engagement on the global stage, He said the National Assembly remains an active and dynamic member of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), contributing positively to the promotion of democracy, human rights, and the rule of law worldwide. He stressed that fostering public participation, transparency, and accountability is indispensable for building a vibrant and responsive parliamentary system. The Speaker reaffirmed the National Assembly's commitment to safeguarding parliamentary autonomy and promoting democratic values, legal order, and fundamental human rights across the country. He further stated that Pakistan's parliament would continue to work closely with the IPU towards the achievement of global peace, democracy, and sustainable development goals. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Qatar Tribune
22-06-2025
- Politics
- Qatar Tribune
Shura Council attends second Parliamentary Conference on Interfaith Dialogue in Rome
QNA Rome The Shura Council has participated in the Second Parliamentary Conference on Interfaith Dialogue in the Italian capital, Rome. Held under the title 'Strengthening trust and embracing hope for our common future', the conference was organised by the Inter-Parliamentary Union, in partnership with the Parliament of Italy and with support from Religions for Peace. HE Nasser bin Mohammed Al Nuaimi and HE Abdullah bin Nasser bin Turki Al Subaie, members of the Shura Council, represented the council at the three-day event. The conference featured discussion sessions on ways to promote peaceful coexistence among peoples, prevent religious defamation, uphold shared values, and combat hate speech based on religion or belief. It also discussed the importance of ethical leadership, investment in education for peace, and promotion of solidarity with vulnerable groups, including refugees, migrants, and people affected by humanitarian crises. It shared good practices for activating parliamentary cooperation with religious and social actors. In the conference's closing statement, participants emphasised a number of shared principles, most notably: promoting the values of mutual respect and human dignity, rejecting the use of religion or belief to justify violence or incite hatred, and calling for the consolidation of a culture of dialogue and openness and building bridges of understanding between different societies. The statement also stressed the importance of supporting freedom of thought and belief and the need to strengthen partnerships between parliaments and religious leaders in addressing global challenges, thus contributing to building more just and cohesive societies.
Qatar Tribune
22-06-2025
- Politics
- Qatar Tribune
Shura Council participates in Parliamentary Conference on Interfaith Dialogue in Rome
ROME: The Shura Council has participated in the Second Parliamentary Conference on Interfaith Dialogue in the Italian capital, Rome. Held under the title 'Strengthening trust and embracing hope for our common future', the conference was organised by the Inter-Parliamentary Union, in partnership with the Parliament of Italy and with support from Religions for Peace. HE Nasser bin Mohammed Al Nuaimi and HE Abdullah bin Nasser bin Turki Al Subaie, members of the Shura Council, represented the council at the three-day event. The conference featured discussion sessions on ways to promote peaceful coexistence among peoples, prevent religious defamation, uphold shared values, and combat hate speech based on religion or belief. It also discussed the importance of ethical leadership, investment in education for peace, and promotion of solidarity with vulnerable groups, including refugees, migrants, and people affected by humanitarian crises. It shared good practices for activating parliamentary cooperation with religious and social actors. In the conference's closing statement, participants emphasized a number of shared principles, most notably: promoting the values of mutual respect and human dignity, rejecting the use of religion or belief to justify violence or incite hatred, and calling for the consolidation of a culture of dialogue and openness and building bridges of understanding between different societies. The statement also emphasised the importance of supporting freedom of thought and belief and the need to strengthen partnerships between parliaments and religious leaders in addressing global challenges, thus contributing to building more just and cohesive societies.
Sharjah 24
21-06-2025
- Politics
- Sharjah 24
Arab Parliament calls on Italy to recognise Palestinian state
Al Yamahi expressed hope that the Italian government would adopt policies and measures to exert pressure on Israel to halt its acts of genocide and starvation against the Palestinian people. His remarks came during a meeting with Lorenzo Fontana, President of the Italian Chamber of Deputies, on the sidelines of the Arab Parliament's participation in the 2nd Parliamentary Conference on Interfaith Dialogue, organised by the Inter-Parliamentary Union in cooperation with the Italian Parliament. During the meeting, the President of the Arab Parliament discussed the escalating situation in the Middle East, stressing that the region is witnessing unprecedented tensions in light of the ongoing war between Iran and Israel. He emphasised that the region cannot withstand further escalation and that diplomatic solutions remain the only path to achieving lasting peace and stability.
Gulf Today
21-06-2025
- Politics
- Gulf Today
Tolerance cornerstone of UAE's nation-building, says Ghobash
Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC), affirmed that the UAE, since its founding, has followed a visionary and humanistic path that placed the values of peaceful coexistence, interfaith dialogue, and global peace at the very heart of its state-building model. Ghobash made the remarks during his address at the Second Parliamentary Conference on Interfaith Dialogue, currently held in Rome, co-organised by the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and the Italian Parliament, with broad participation from parliamentary leaders, international organisations, faith-based institutions, and civil society representatives. Among the attendees were Tulia Ackson, President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union and Speaker of the National Assembly of Tanzania; Lorenzo Fontana, President of the Chamber of Deputies of Italy, and Ignazio La Russa, President of the Senate of Italy. The UAE delegation included several FNC members. In his keynote, Ghobash spotlighted the Document on Human Fraternity, launched in Abu Dhabi in 2019 under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, as a transformative milestone in interreligious and intercultural relations. 'This document was not merely a declaration of intent,' he said, 'but a moral and philosophical framework transcending religious faiths, establishing a new global ethic that elevates human dignity above all affiliations.' 'We gather today as representatives of our peoples, who, despite their different languages, cultures, and religious traditions, are united by enduring human values — values that safeguard dignity, belief, and the right to live in safety and peace,' Ghobash added. Ghobash also emphasised the symbolic importance of holding the conference in Rome, a city that has long served as a historic centre of human thought and civic development. 'Rome has, for centuries, embodied a dynamic civilisational path where nations interacted in the realms of philosophy, politics, law, citizenship, and pluralism.' The event began in Rome on June 19 and will end on June 21. It is jointly organised by the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and the Italian Parliament. Ghobash was to spotlight the FNC's role as a platform for advancing parliamentary diplomacy, aimed at building bridges of understanding between nations and cultures. The conference features a high-level session on countering religious hatred based on faith and belief as well as other sessions. The sessions aim to identify challenges at the national, regional, and global levels and produce actionable recommendations to enhance cooperation between parliaments and faith leaders in addressing shared concerns. The FNC delegation will also engage in two dedicated working sessions that will explore the promotion of coexistence and peace, the role of responsible leadership, and lessons learned from the Marrakesh Communiqué, which advocates for the protection of religious minorities and their rights. Separately, Ghobash met Mexican Senate President Gerardo Fernández Noroña, on the sidelines of the Conference in Rome. During the discussion, both parties emphasised the importance of enhancing parliamentary cooperation through exchange visits and closer coordination on issues of mutual concern. The talks focused on reinforcing the strong and friendly bilateral relations between the UAE and Mexico, which are grounded in mutual understanding across political, economic, and cultural dimensions, supported by the wise leadership of both nations. Ghobash welcomed Fernández Noroña, affirming that the meeting reflects a shared commitment between the FNC and the Mexican Senate to foster constructive parliamentary collaboration and the exchange of best practices. He highlighted the significance of the Interfaith Parliamentary Conference as an international platform for promoting mutual understanding, peaceful coexistence, and inter-parliamentary dialogue to support a culture of openness and peace among nations. The meeting also explored ways to expand bilateral cooperation in political, economic, and investment fields, including identifying promising opportunities across priority sectors in both countries' markets. WAM
