Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union Commends Tireless Efforts of His Majesty King Mohammed VI in Defending Al-Quds and Rejects Tutelage and Arrogant Approach of the European Parliament

The Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union commended the tireless and continuous efforts of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Chairperson of Al-Quds Committee in defending the Holy City.

In its 34^th Congress in Baghdad on February 25-26, 2023, the Union also praised the actions of the Bayt Mal Al-Quds Agency under the Committee to provide the necessary support and assistance to the Palestinian people.

The Union noted that the region would not enjoy peace, security, and stability unless the Palestinian people regain their usurped rights, calling in this respect for the deployment of all possible efforts to clear the Arab atmosphere and resolve conflicts between Arab States, in order to close ranks, united, and strengthen the foundations of Arab security as a whole.

Moreover, the Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union stressed its rejection of the tutelage and arrogant approach of the European Parliament towards several independent and sovereign Arab States to interfere in their internal affairs and impose its tutelage on them in a direct or indirect manner.

In this respect, the Union express its categorical and resolute rejection of all forms of aggression or foreign interference in the internal affairs of any Arab State, whether directly or indirectly.

Besides, the Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union warned against the repercussions of politicizing the human rights issue or any other issue on the basis of erroneous and unfounded information.

A delegation of the Moroccan Parliament is taking part in the 34^th Congress of the Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union, covering: "Arab Support to Reinforce the Stability and Sovereignty of Iraq."

The participation of the Moroccan parliamentary delegation in this Arab parliamentary gathering should serve as an opportunity to exchange expertise and hold bilateral meetings, which would have a positive impact on the Kingdom's regional and international positioning and on parliamentary practices in all their aspects.

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Hassan Benomar, heads the delegation that also includes Cllr. Miloud Maassid, member of the Board of the House of Councilors and the members of the National Parliamentary Representation at the Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union, namely: Rep. Fatima Khair, Rep. Lahcen Saadi, Rep. Abderrahim Ouaamro, Rep. Abderrazaq Ahlouch, Rep. Faiçal Zarhouni, Cllr. Cheikh Ahmadou Adebda, and Cllr. Fatiha Khourtal.

This Session is marked by the high-level participation of 18 Arab countries, including 14 Speakers and four Deputy Speakers of parliaments, in addition to several parliamentary organizations and bodies as Observer Members, mainly the Inter-Parliamentary Union.

In addition to the Congress, the Session's agenda includes meetings of the Standing Committees: Committee on Political Affairs and Parliamentary Relations, Committee on Financial and Economic Affairs, and the Committee on Women and Children Affairs. The Congress will also discuss the reports of the past sessions and the activities of the Union's Secretariat-General since the 32^nd Congress.