Doha, October 26 (QNA) - The Shura Council held its weekly session on Monday at the Tamim bin Hamad Hall at the Council's headquarters, chaired by HE Speaker of the Shura Council Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim.

At the beginning of the session, the Shura Council welcomed the outcomes of the talks between HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and HE President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron, during his state visit to Doha on Tuesday to Wednesday, noting that the visit underscored the depth of bilateral relations and the strength of the strategic partnership between the two countries.

The Council commended the strength of the Qatari-French relations and the shared commitment to enhancing and developing them across various sectors, particularly the economy, investment, security, defense, education, and youth sectors. The Council also hailed the two sides' focus on discussing regional developments, emphasizing the importance of de-escalating regional tensions and prioritizing diplomatic solutions, with the aim of bolstering security and stability in West Asia and across the globe.

The Shura Council also welcomed the outcomes of the talks between HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and HE Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore, Lawrence Wong, during his official visit to Doha last week, commending the strength of Qatari-Singaporean bilateral relations, and the shared commitment to elevating them to a strategic level, in a manner that serves the interests of their peoples and fulfills their aspirations.

On the other hand, the Council highlighted the United States' Foreign Policy Association's (FPA) honoring of HH the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, in recognition of his pioneering role in mediation and international diplomacy.

The Shura Council affirmed that this honor recognizes HH the Amir's pivotal and leading role as well as his significant contributions to advancing international peace and security. It also reflects the world's confidence in the State of Qatar and strengthens its standing as a trusted international mediator in resolving conflicts, fostering stability, and supporting international peace and security. This is achieved through a foreign policy rooted in dialogue and constructive diplomacy, grounded in the principles of international law and the UN Charter, and dedicated to promoting multilateral cooperation at regional and international levels.

Then, HE Secretary-General of the Shura Council, Nayef bin Mohammed Al Mahmoud read out the meeting's agenda, after which the Council approved the minutes of its previous meeting.

During the meeting, the Council reviewed the statement from the esteemed government regarding a proposal submitted by the Shura Council concerning the enhancement of parental care and the promotion of family cohesion. The Council decided to refer the matter to its Social Affairs, Labour and Housing Committee for study and to be apprised of the Committee's findings.

The Council also reviewed a report on the participation of its members in the Arab Parliament, in its third session of the second regular session of its fourth legislative term, which was held in Cairo in June 2026, in addition to a report on the participation of its delegation in the 20th session of the Parliamentary Union of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Conference and its associated meetings, hosted by Baku, Azerbaijan, in June 2026. (QNA)