Deputy Speaker of the Council of Representatives, Dr. Shakhwan Abdullah, heading a parliamentary delegation arriving in the Republic of Switzerland – to participate in the work of the (148th) session of the Inter-Parliamentary Union.

 

The Deputy Speaker of the Iraqi Parliament, Dr. Shakhwan Abdullah Ahmed, arrived today, Friday, at the head of a parliamentary delegation to the Republic of Switzerland to participate in the work of the 148th session of the Inter-Parliamentary Union and its accompanying meetings, scheduled to be held in Geneva, They were received by Ambassador Abdul Karim Hashem Mustafa, head of the representation in Geneva, and several of the representation’s staff. His Sovereignty stated that the delegation’s participation came in response to the invitation sent to the presidency of the Council by the presidency of the Inter-Parliamentary Union, and important files and issues will be discussed:

– Emphasis on strengthening the performance of parliaments.

– Directing work to achieve stability in conflict areas.

– Strengthening parliamentary diplomacy.

– Protection of human rights.

 

 

Media Office of the Head of the Iraqi Delegation

Switzerland – Geneva

March 22, 2024