Mohamed Abou El Enein, the President of the Parliamentary Assembly Union for the Mediterranean delivered a sweeping address at the 152nd General Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union, urging lawmakers worldwide to rise to the challenge of an increasingly turbulent global landscape.
Addressing delegates in Istanbul, Abou El-Enein framed the gathering as a critical test of parliamentary influence at a time marked by intersecting political crises and economic disruptions. He stressed that the credibility of representative institutions now hinges on their ability to translate dialogue into meaningful action.
The Egyptian official highlighted the historical significance of the Inter-Parliamentary Union, founded in 1889 as the world’s oldest international parliamentary organization, describing the Istanbul session as a pivotal moment that goes beyond routine diplomacy.
He praised the leadership of IPU President Tulya Aksyon and acknowledged the efforts of the Committee on the Human Rights of Parliamentarians in defending democratic values. He also commended the Arab Group, led by Hamda Al Sulaiti, for its active role in advocating for parliamentarians’ rights globally.
Abou El Enein drew particular attention to the opening remarks delivered by Numan Kurtulmuş, noting their firm stance on the Palestinian issue and their call for justice for the Palestinian people. He described the speech as reflecting a principled position that resonates with global public conscience amid heightened regional tensions.
Concluding his address, he expressed hope that the assembly would produce concrete outcomes reinforcing parliamentary diplomacy as a key instrument for advancing peace and stability, emphasizing the need for coordinated international efforts in the face of mounting global challenges.
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