[PIO] Participation of MP George Loukaidis in a meeting of the Standing Committee on Economy and Sustainable Development of the Asian Parliamentary

The work of the Standing Committee on Economy and Sustainable Development of the Asian Parliamentary Assembly (APA) concluded yesterday in Manama, Bahrain, in which MP George Loukaides participated. The main topic of the meeting was the link between economic progress and the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The opening speech was delivered by the President of the Council of Representatives (Lower House) of the Parliament of Bahrain, Mr. Ahmed bin Salman Al-Musallam. Loukaides said that Cyprus attaches great importance to strengthening ties with its partners in Asia, and that through the participation of the House of Representatives in the LCA, Cyprus has the opportunity to develop partnerships and reap multiple benefits. The Cypriot MP stressed that through concerted action, priority should be given to democratic dialogue and the implementation of policies that promote social stability and prosperity in order to ensure a peaceful and sustainable future for Asia and for all humanity.

Subsequently, the Commission considered resolutions on strengthening efforts for economic development, the role of parliaments in implementing the UN Sustainable Development Goals, poverty eradication, water resources management, the integration of Asia's energy market, and environmental issues, with an emphasis on addressing the impacts of climate change. At the conclusion of the session, the adopted draft resolutions will be forwarded for adoption at the next ACA Plenary Session later this year.

Moreover, on the sidelines of the Commission's work, the heads of the national delegations were received by the Deputy Prime Minister of Bahrain Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa and held meetings with the Speakers of the Upper and Lower Houses of Parliament of Bahrain, Mr. Ali Bin Saleh Al-Saleh and Mr. Ahmed bin Salman Al-Musallam. In particular, regarding the relations between Cyprus and Bahrain, the very good level of exchanges and cooperation between the two countries in various fields, including the economy and trade, was stressed by both sides and the desire was expressed to further expand them for mutual benefit.

Mr. Loucaides also held contacts with members of the Permanent Secretariat of the ACA, as well as with members of the parliamentary delegations of China, India and Indonesia, with whom he exchanged views on improving the working methods and functioning of the Assembly and on strengthening parliamentary cooperation, both at the bilateral and multilateral levels.

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