Mediterranean Parliament... History of Creation, Role, Duties

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The Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean is the principal forum where the national Parliaments of the Euro-Mediterranean region deliberate to reach those strategic objectives towards the creation of the best political, social, economic and cultural environment and conditions for the fellow citizens of the member states.

PAM is an international organization, an Observer at the General Assembly of the United Nations, with a specific international juridical status. The Assembly plays a fundamental role as the inter-parliamentary organization whose activities are firmly rooted as the instrument of parliamentary diplomacy also to support the work of other international bodies entrusted with the responsibility to foster security, stability and peace in the Euro-Mediterranean region.

Over the years, PAM has established itself as the main actor of parliamentary diplomacy in the Euro-Mediterranean region, and its commitment to the founding principles and its Charter, is guaranteed by the continued support of all its member parliaments. For full members of the Parliament, Open this Link:

Some of the most important duties of the parliament are as listed:

Fostering and building confidence among Euro-Mediterranean States;

Guaranteeing regional security, stability and promoting peace;

Consolidating the endeavors of Euro-Mediterranean States;

Presenting opinions and recommendations to national parliaments and governments, regional organizations and international organizations.

Mohamed Aboul Enein's Role in the PAM:

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Mohamed Aboul Enein, who was the head of the industry and energy committee in the Egyptian parliament, was voted as the president of the Mediterranean parliament.

Upon receiving the majority of votes, Aboul Enein promised to work towards establishing peace throughout the Middle East.

He also promised to transform the region to a prominent economic power through using its human force, rich resources and rising technology.

He also affirmed that if the previous vision was correctly followed, various lives will be altered for the better in addition to several new job opportunities that will be available.