Doha, Qatar: Speaker of the Shura Council H E Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim hailed the speech delivered by Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani at the inauguration of the fourth ordinary session of the first legislative term, corresponding to the 53rd annual session of the Shura Council, noting the key achievements mentioned in the speech and HH the Amir’s directives for the upcoming phase.
The Speaker affirmed that H H the Amir’s speech expressed a clear and comprehensive vision of Qatars steadfast approach to facing challenges and achieving ambitions. He noted that H H the Amir’s directives represent a roadmap for a bright future, grounded in solid foundations of hard work, sound planning, and a strategic vision that offers hope to every Qatari citizen.
This was stated in the speech delivered by Speaker of the Shura Council at the inauguration of the fourth ordinary session of the first legislative term, corresponding to the 53rd annual session of the Shura Council. He appreciated the economic developments achieved by the State, as mentioned in H H the Amir’s speech, which have strengthened Qatar’s position as an emerging economic power.
The Speaker also emphasised the continuous efforts to enhance infrastructure and develop vital sectors, stressing that these achievements would not have been possible without the success granted by God, and the wise directives of His Highness and his steadfast belief in the ability of his loyal people to face challenges and achieve desired goals.
He praised Qatar’s firm positions in support of the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination and the establishment of an independent state in accordance with international legitimacy and the Arab Peace Initiative.
Addressing His Highness, he said ‘’as we listen to your speech, we can only commend our countrys unwavering stance in support of the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination and the establishment of their independent state, in accordance with international legitimacy and the Arab Peace Initiative, as well as its calls for an end to aggression against Palestinians so they can enjoy security and stability like other nations, and a halt to the genocide and destruction of Gaza in preparation for the displacement of its residents. In this context, we recall what Your Highness previously mentioned in your address before the Shura Council at the opening of the last session, regarding Israel crossing all boundaries in its brutal assault on Gaza, and your call to end this war and stem the bloodshed.’’
He added in a related context, ‘’Your Highnesss words were a call to the international community to fulfill its duty; however, it has failed to pressure Israel or hold it accountable for the crimes it has committed against humanity. Israel continues its brutal aggression on Gaza, even expanding it to include Lebanon. It is exploiting the international community’s inaction to implement its plans to expand settlements in the West Bank in preparation for annexation. This underscores our urgent need for more credible and serious international commitments to achieve global security and peace. Peace cannot be achieved without genuine will and commitment to the rights of oppressed peoples.’’
The Speaker summarized the achievements of the Shura Council during the previous session, noting that it approved twenty-three draft laws, including the recently issued internal regulation law for the Council, marking the beginning of a new phase in the Council’s journey in enhancing oversight and legislative work. The Council also discussed several topics and issues of concern to citizens that address their needs, along with approving the state budget for the fiscal year 2024, he added.
In the field of parliamentary diplomacy, he stated that the Council participated in fifty-one events, including conferences, meetings, and local, regional, and international parliamentary seminars.
The Speaker stressed that the Council places great importance on Gulf unity and works diligently to strengthen this cohesion amid the complex challenges facing the region.
