The Speaker of Algeria's National People's Assembly and President of the Arab Parliamentary Union, Ibrahim Boughali, met with Bahrain's Council of Representatives Speaker Ahmed Al-Muslim on Saturday during the 150th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Tashkent.

Key Discussion Points:

1. Bilateral Parliamentary Cooperation

   • Both sides expressed "deep satisfaction" with the distinguished bilateral relations

   • Agreed to activate parliamentary diplomacy mechanisms, including:
     ✓ Revitalizing the parliamentary friendship group
     ✓ Increasing legislative exchanges and visits

   • Stressed the need to enhance economic cooperation and boost trade volume

2. Joint Support for Palestine

   • Called for unified Arab-African support for proposed resolutions on Palestine

   • Condemned ongoing Israeli aggression in occupied Palestinian territories

   • Reaffirmed commitment to Arab consensus on the Palestinian cause

3. African Issues

   • Discussed support for current African causes

Statements from Leaders:

• Speaker Boughali (Algeria):
  "We must strengthen parliamentary coordination to serve our mutual interests and brotherly ties."
  "Arab and African unity is crucial in supporting Palestine and African issues at the IPU."

• Speaker Al-Muslim (Bahrain):
  "Bahrain is ready to support any initiative serving common Arab causes, especially Palestine."
  "We must enhance economic cooperation through a joint parliamentary framework."

Context:

The meeting took place during the 150th IPU Assembly (April 5-9, 2024) in Tashkent, which brings together global parliamentary leaders.