Dr Adel Abdulrahman Al Maawda attended a meeting of the Arab Parliament’s Foreign, Political and National Security Affairs Committee in Cairo on 25 October 2026. The Bahraini official participated in the session to discuss the committee's agenda regarding regional developments and parliamentary cooperation. His presence at the meeting showed the commitment of the Shura Council to active participation in regional legislative forums, ensuring that Bahraini perspectives are represented in the collective decision-making processes of the Arab Parliament.
Addressing Regional Security Challenges
Members of the Foreign, Political and National Security Affairs Committee examined a proposed parliamentary vision concerning the impact of foreign interference in local conflicts during their session in Cairo. The committee discussed a proposed parliamentary vision on the impact of foreign interference in local conflicts, analyzing the mechanisms through which external actors exert influence over domestic political landscapes. This discussion focused on identifying how external involvement affects the stability of regional nations and explored ways for Arab parliamentarians to counter such influence. Participants analyzed potential strategies to mitigate these effects while maintaining national sovereignty, emphasizing the need for a unified legislative stance to protect the integrity of regional states. The deliberation reflected a shared concern among the representatives regarding the necessity of preserving political autonomy against varied forms of outside intervention.
Delegates also reviewed a detailed report concerning an official visit conducted by an Arab Parliament delegation to the Pan-African Parliament. The committee reviewed a report on a delegation's official visit to the Pan-African Parliament, examining the specific outcomes of the diplomatic mission. The report outlined the outcomes of the meetings held between the two legislative bodies, focusing on areas for future cooperation and the exchange of parliamentary expertise. Committee members evaluated the diplomatic progress achieved during this interaction and discussed how to integrate the findings into their ongoing regional initiatives. This review noted the importance of inter-parliamentary diplomacy in fostering international relationships that can support the Arab Parliament's legislative objectives.
Discussions concluded with a review of the work plan for the third session of the Arab Parliament’s fourth legislative term. The committee discussed its work plan for the third session of the Arab Parliament’s fourth legislative term, ensuring that all procedural requirements for the term were addressed. Officials outlined the priorities for the upcoming period, including the scheduling of key meetings and the drafting of reports on priority political issues. The committee members confirmed the objectives for this session, ensuring that the proposed activities align with the broader goals of the Arab Parliament, thereby setting a clear trajectory for the legislative work ahead. The session concluded with a formal commitment from the attendees to prioritize the implementation of the discussed strategies throughout the duration of the legislative term.
