ISTANBUL, 18th April 2025 (WAM) -- Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC), met with Numan Kurtulmuş, President of the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye, on the sidelines of the first Meeting of the Parliamentary Group in Solidarity with Palestine, hosted today in Istanbul and organised by the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye.
During the meeting, Ghobash extended thanks and appreciation to Kurtulmuş for hosting the inaugural Meeting of the Parliamentary Group in Solidarity with Palestine and for inviting the FNC to participate.
He also emphasised that the Palestinian cause is a central issue in the foreign policy of the UAE, reaffirming the UAE’s steadfast support for the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people and its commitment to advancing regional and international efforts to achieve security, peace, and stability in the region.
Kurtulmuş welcomed Ghobash and the accompanying FNC delegation.
He noted that the participation of 12 parliaments in this initial gathering marks the foundation for future meetings, which are expected to include a wider range of countries in the upcoming sessions.
He expressed hope that the meeting would produce a joint declaration that contributes to forming a political bloc that supports Palestine in international and parliamentary forums, upholds the rights of the Palestinian people, and promotes global peace and stability.
The meeting also addressed ways to enhance the existing parliamentary friendship and cooperation between the two parliaments, including coordination and consultation on issues of mutual interest.
Both sides expressed their eagerness for active participation in parliamentary meetings and for outcomes that contribute positively to addressing global peace and security challenges.
Several FNC members attended the meeting.