Abu dhabi: Dr Lahcen Haddad, Vice President of the House of Councillors of the Kingdom of Morocco, announced that the Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean (PAM) will hold the 2nd Session of its PAM Women Parliamentary Forum (WPF), hosted by the UAE and organized by the Federal National Council. This session is poised to be an important platform for enhancing the role of women in the comprehensive development of societies.
According to Emirates News Agency, Haddad highlighted that the forum's theme, 'Empowering Women for Cohesive and Inclusive Societies: From the Gulf to the Mediterranean', is of great significance due to its strong link to women's issues and empowerment. This enables women to become key partners in the development process. He praised the UAE for its efforts in ensuring the success of the forum, both in terms of organization and content, particularly given the prominent international participation.
Haddad elaborated that the forum offered a valuable opportunity to examine various experiences in the field of women's empowerment. This includes the UAE's leading initiatives, as well as those from other countries, analyzed from a parliamentary perspective. The focus was on the role parliamentarians can play as legislators, overseers, and participants in budget approvals.
He emphasized that women's empowerment is an essential issue that necessitates clear political will and the allocation of necessary resources to build capacities and enhance participation. Haddad noted that the forum served as a crucial platform for discussing women's empowerment issues and for fostering interaction and consultation among parliamentarians on the best ways to support these causes.
He further added that Moroccan-Emirati cooperation continues to progress steadily, facilitated by the exchange of visits and coordination across numerous international forums.