Regarding the legislative stages that the regulation passes through until its final approval and implementation, HE Speaker of the Shura Council Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim explained that according to what is stipulated in the Constitution, the Council sets its internal regulations, which are then issued by law by HH the Amir and then be implemented in the conduct of the Council's work.
His Excellency talked about the Council's role in parliamentary diplomacy, stressing that the State of Qatar has achieved great success in consolidating the concept of parliamentary diplomacy by contributing to creating a state of interdependence and communication between peoples through their representatives. His Excellency added that the Council highlighted, through its parliamentary diplomatic activity, the bright image and noble values of the State of Qatar and its keenness on international cooperation and bringing people together.
His Excellency added that based on the great role that Qatar plays regionally and globally through its balanced and wise diplomacy and policy, it was necessary for the Shura Council, as the country's supreme legislative authority, to have an active role in diplomacy and parliamentary relations, in line with the country's policy, reflecting its civilized image and conveying its people's point of view regarding various issues and files.
His Excellency indicated that the Shura Council was keen to participate in various Gulf, Arab, regional, and international parliamentary conferences, seminars, and meetings, the most important of which was participation in the 146th General Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union, during which the Council presented an emergency item on criminalizing contempt of religions.
His Excellency said that the Council's interaction with regional and international parliamentary activities is a reflection of Qatar's important and active role on the global scene. His Excellency indicated that the Shura Council, as a representative of the people, participates effectively and vitally in all parliamentary forums, works to support and strengthen the state's directions in its relations, supports its initiatives, and conveys the Qatari people's point of view to the whole world.
His Excellency added that from this standpoint, the Shura Council's active participation in parliamentary forums and events, its support for stances consistent with Qatar's principles and values, and the submission of proposals and initiatives that benefit Qatar and its people undoubtedly contribute to the convergence of views and strengthen Qatar's relations with the peoples of brotherly and friendly countries, and support positive positions that are consistent with the directions of the country.
His Excellency noted that the Council actively participated in a number of parliamentary forums and events and presented proposals and initiatives that would bring world peoples closer together and enhance joint action and cooperation between all parties.
His Excellency also pointed out that the Council stood by and supported the country's efforts in hosting the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and expressed great pride in this hosting in various regional and international parliamentary forums and while hosting parliamentary delegations during the tournament. The Council also valued the achievements accomplished at various levels, and what Qatar provided for humanity as it has introduced new concepts for sports in terms of enhancing civilizational and cultural communication between world peoples.
In a related context, His Excellency pointed out that the Shura Council hosted the 3rd Counter-Terrorism Coordination Meeting and the Parliamentary Policy Dialogue on border security and cross-border cooperation in the context of counter-terrorism, in cooperation with the international bodies concerned with the country.
His Excellency added that the Council dealt with various issues, expressing the opinion of the Qatari street on them and adopting initiatives regarding them, especially those related to repeated attacks on the Islamic religion and its sanctities, such as burning a copy of the Holy Quran and contempt of religions in general, in addition to its continued support for the Palestinian cause and its stances on family issues and its rejection of anything that might harm its existence, as well as its emphasis on human nature and good values.
Regarding the relationship with the esteemed government, His Excellency stressed that the relationship of the elected Shura Council with the esteemed government is a complementary relationship based on cooperation and understanding and that the two sides seek one goal, which is to serve the nation and the citizen and implement the vision of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani.
His Excellency added that the Council is proud of its journey extending to more than 50 years, during which it supported the modernization and development process witnessed by the country, and today its principles are inspired by the values established by the founding fathers during that luminous journey.
His Excellency added that today, the Council views all those achievements that were accomplished during previous sessions as an inspiring historical legacy upon which to build. Therefore, the Council's work is cumulative, and the historical legacy cannot in any way be ignored, which constitutes for us, sons of the current generation, a school of experiences, lessons, and values.
Concluding his remarks with QNA, HE the Speaker of the Shura Council valued the efforts of the wise leadership and its rational approach in achieving sustainable development, achieving economic and social well-being for the Qatari people, consolidating the state's position, enhancing its role in the international scene, and contributing to international efforts to achieve development, stability, and peace for the whole world.
His Excellency stressed that the Council will continue its role in accordance with its constitutional powers to monitor and strengthen the legislative system so that the country continues its rational development approach set by the Qatar National Vision 2030, especially since the country is in the process of starting a new phase with the third national development strategy 2023-2030.
Source: Qatar News Agency