emirates7 - Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC), met with Johari bin Abdul, Speaker of Malaysia’s House of Representatives, on the sidelines of the inaugural meeting of the Parliamentary Group in Solidarity with Palestine, held in Istanbul, Turkiye.

During their talks, the two leaders explored ways to deepen bilateral and parliamentary cooperation between their countries and legislative bodies, in alignment with the vision of their national leaderships and the aspirations of their people.

They emphasized the value of joint parliamentary efforts through regular bilateral meetings, mutual visits, and the exchange of legislative expertise. Both parties highlighted the importance of enhancing parliamentary collaboration in support of shared national interests and broader Islamic causes.

The speakers reiterated that the Palestinian cause remains a central concern for both Arab and Islamic nations. They recognized parliamentary diplomacy as a vital form of soft power capable of uniting parliamentary voices in support of Palestine and drawing international attention to the plight of the Palestinian people, whose fundamental right to peace and security continues to be denied.

They also stressed the need to uphold the right to peaceful living through compliance with international laws, charters, and resolutions.