Arab Parliament Seeks Closer Collaboration with China Following Riyadh Summit.

Cairo: Arab Parliament Speaker Mohammed Ahmed Al Yamahi has emphasized the importance of enhancing the Arab Parliament's relationship with the National People's Congress (NPC) of China. He advocated for a joint parliamentary action plan to implement the outcomes of the First Arab-China Summit, which was held in Saudi Arabia in December 2022. This initiative aims to bolster cooperation between Arab and Chinese parliaments in the upcoming phase. According to Saudi Press Agency, Al Yamahi's remarks were made during a meeting with Liao Liqiang, the Chinese Ambassador to Egypt and the Representative to the League of Arab States. During the meeting, Al Yamahi lauded China's supportive stance on the Palestinian cause and the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, emphasizing the importance of establishing an independent Palestinian state with Jerusalem as its capital. He also acknowledged China's efforts in international forums to halt aggression in the Gaza Strip and other occupied Palestinian territories. The Chinese ambassador underscored the robust nature of Arab-Chinese relations, which have been further strengthened by the outcomes of recent high-profile meetings, including the First Arab-China Summit in Riyadh and the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum planned for May 2024.