The Executive Committee of the Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union (AIPU) began its work on Friday at the International Conference Center (CIC) in Algiers, under the leadership of Brahim Boughali, the AIPU President and Speaker of the National People’s Assembly (APN).
This meeting precedes the 38th Congress of the Union, which is set to take place on Saturday. The Executive Committee will review a report from the AIPU Secretary-General concerning the activities of the AIPU Secretariat since the 37th extraordinary session of the Executive Committee up to the current 38th session.
Furthermore, the meeting will explore proposed amendments from the provisional finance committee related to financial matters, as well as requests from member states to include an article that delineates a clear legal framework for managing debt. Discussions will also cover debt exemption requests submitted by member states to the AIPU.
Other items on the agenda include the establishment of ad hoc committees for the Arab Parliamentary Excellence Award, the formation of a legal group committee derived from the AIPU Executive Committee, and the creation of a restricted committee within the Executive Committee.
During this meeting, participants will also determine the date and location for the 39th session of the Union’s Executive Committee, alongside drafting the agenda before finalizing recommendations and decisions during the afternoon session.
Prior to the start of the 38th AIPU Congress, heads of parliaments, councils, and participating delegations will convene for a consultative meeting.
The Executive Committee meeting leads into the 38th session of the AIPU Congress, which will engage in discussions over two days (May 3 and 4) regarding recent developments in the Arab region, particularly in light of ongoing Zionist aggression and the specific challenges facing the Palestinian cause. These discussions will especially focus on the devastating impacts of the violence inflicted upon Gaza’s population since October 7, 2023, as well as the persistent blockade in the occupied West Bank.
