Saudi, Italian officials discuss parliamentary ties
RIYADH: The speaker of Saudi Arabia's Shoura Council, Sheikh Abdullah Al-Asheikh, met with Saudi-Italian Parliamentary Friendship Committee Chairman Marco Osnato and other Italian MPs during the second Parliamentary Conference on Interfaith Dialogue in Rome, Italy, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday.
Osnato welcomed Al-Asheikh and highlighted the strong cooperation and excellent relations between Saudi Arabia and Italy at various levels, as well as praising the Kingdom's 'constructive role in promoting international peace and stability while avoiding conflicts,' the SPA reported.
The Shoura Council speaker 'hailed the fraternal ties and emphasized the importance of strengthening bilateral relations to serve the shared interests of both countries and their peoples.'
During the meeting, the two officials reviewed existing bilateral relations and 'explored ways to enhance and advance them across various sectors.'
At the three-day conference, the president of the Italian Chamber of Deputies, Lorenzo Fontana, emphasized the vital role of parliaments and the conference's significance in building bridges and promoting mutual understanding.
Parliamentarians engaged in panel discussions focused on 'fostering mutual understanding, combating hate speech, and promoting a shared future among people worldwide,' the SPA stated.
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