Chinese President receives representatives of parliaments

Beijing, His Excellency Xi Jinping, President of the People's Republic of China, received a delegation of parliamentary leaders and participants of the 2024 Interregional Seminar on the Achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for Parliaments of Developing Countries, including MP Abdulnabi Salman Ahmed, First Deputy Speaker of the Council of Representatives. The seminar coincides with the 40th anniversary of the National People's Congress (NPC) of China joining the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), held in Beijing from August 19 to 27. During the meeting, HE the President emphasised the role of parliamentary diplomacy in strengthening relations between nations through direct communication and the exchange of views and expertise among parliamentarians. He noted that such diplomacy contributes to shared development by facilitating mutual understanding on topics of common interest and enhancing international cooperation. HE President Jinping underscored the importance of global collaboration in achieving the SDGs, highlighting the need to address pressing global challenges such as poverty, climate change, and resource shortages. He further called for increased investment in infrastructure, education, and technology to ensure sustainable progress. The seminar included the participation of Bahrain's parliamentary delegation, led by MP Abdulnabi Salman Ahmed, and showcased contributions from the parliaments of developing countries. It aims to promote modernisation and reinforce democratic practices through active public involvement with legislative and oversight institutions. Source: Bahrain News Agency