The Speaker of the Algerian People’s National Assembly (Lower House of Parliament) and President of the Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union (AIPU), Brahim Boughali, emphasized on Wednesday the importance of strengthening the Arab presence in the international parliamentary forums through the development of common action mechanisms and the unification of positions on various upcoming events.
While chairing the opening of a videoconference meeting, as part of the 41st session of the AIPU Executive Committee, Boughali said in an address that the session’s work is being held remotely under exceptional circumstances, which led to the postponement of the 39th AIPU Congress.
He said that holding this meeting “reflects the shared commitment to ensuring the continuity of the Union’s institutional work within its responsibilities, particularly in the present circumstances, which demands increased coordination and consultation.” In this regard, he pointed out that “the meeting agenda includes a set of essential items, both strategic and procedural, notably the strengthening of Arab coordination within the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) through the development of common action mechanisms and the unification of positions on the items scheduled for the 152nd IPU General Assembly, which will be held between 15 and 19 April, 2026.” “The Union will examine issues related to the emergency clause and its associated voting procedure, with a view to ensuring a more effective and influential Arab presence, as well as initiatives to expand cooperation prospects and strengthen coordination with other geopolitical groups, notably the proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the African group, thereby paving the way for more effective parliamentary partnerships,” he added.
Boughali underscored that the agenda includes “the review of several financial and organizational matters, including the Union’s financial report for the 2025 fiscal year and exemption requests submitted by certain member states,” reflecting, he said, “the Union’s commitment to embedding the principles of transparency, good governance and financial discipline in its operations.”
