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SPEAKER of the Advisory (Shura) Council HE Ahmed bin Abdullah bin Zaid al Mahmoud on Sunday met with the delegation of the Qatari-European Friendship Group in the European parliament led by Head of the Group Ramona Manescu.
During the meeting, they discussed the development of parliamentary relations between the Advisory Council and the European Parliament, as well as a number of issues of mutual interest.
The Advisory Council speaker briefed the delegation on what Qatar is witnessing in terms of economic growth and the development in various fields, particularly in the legislative and legal fields.
He also briefed them on the role and functions of the Advisory Council, as well as the efforts of Qatar to combat extremism and terrorism.
The Shura speaker also informed the team about the unjust blockade imposed on Qatar and its violation of international law and disregard for the principles of good neighbourliness and the basis on which relations between states should be based.
The delegation praised Qatar's growth and development in various fields, expressing hope that the relations between the Advisory Council and the European Parliament as well as the relations between Qatar with the European Union countries will witness further development in cooperation in various fields during the coming period.
The team also expressed hope of a solution in the near term for the GCC crisis through dialogue, stressing its support for all efforts exerted to achieve this goal.
The meeting was attended by members of the Advisory Council Nasser Khalil al Jaidah, Mohammed Abdullah Abdulghani, Dahlan Jamaan al Hamad, Dr Hessa al Jaber, Reem Mohammed al Mansouri. (QNA/Doha)
