Speaker Al-Ghanim hails outcome of IPU parliamentary cmte meetings

GENEVA, Oct 18 (KUNA) -- National Assembly Speaker Marzouq Al-Ghanim praised Thursday the efforts exerted by the Kuwaiti parliamentary delegation during the 139th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) conference and the positive achievements the delegation made through coordinative meetings with Arab, Islamic, and Asian groups.
Speaker Al-Ghanim made these remarks in a press release on the conclusion of the conference.
Al-Ghanim noted that bilateral committee meetings made very good results on many critical issues pertaining to the Arab and Islamic worlds.
Al-Ghanim added that Arab and Islamic coordination resulted in confronting a proposal by some countries regarding "gay rights", which was an issue against all sacred religions and ethics, stressing the importance of rejecting discussions on similar issues.
Regarding the Arab urgent resolution, Al-Ghanim said that the number of votes garnered by the resolution was satisfying, expressing he appreciation to all whom supported it.
He stressed on the importance of continuing to push on the proposed-resolution due to it being representing the point of view of Arabs Muslims.
The Speaker said that bilateral meetings with several parliaments on the sidelines of the conference "had a significant role in delivering our message as a Kuwaiti parliament and our important issues, rallying support for stronger and better steps in the future." "I cannot talk about the details at this time, but certainly we are preparing for more advanced steps in the future," Al-Ghanim added.
Last night, Kuwaiti MP Safaa Al-Hashim was named as deputy head of the Standing Committee on the UN Affairs of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU).
Kuwait managed to get this very important position at the standing committee tasked with the UN affairs, Al-Hashim indicated in a statement. (end) ns.mb