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Enhancing parliamentary cooperation was the focus of discussions held by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rachid Talbi El Alami, on Wednesday in Rabat, with the Speaker of the Australian House of Representatives, Milton Dick, who is on a working visit to the Kingdom.
A statement from the House of Representatives indicated that both sides emphasized the importance of strengthening the role of parliamentary friendship groups, intensifying the exchange of visits, and sharing expertise and best practices in parliamentary work, as well as coordination in regional and international parliamentary forums. The same source added that the meeting was an opportunity for both sides to praise the distinguished dynamics of bilateral relations between Rabat and Canberra, which reflects the shared will to strengthen bridges of multi-dimensional cooperation, and to consolidate the strong bonds of friendship that unite the two countries and the friendly peoples. It was noted that the two Speakers affirmed on this occasion the pivotal role played by both Morocco and Australia in establishing international peace and security, highlighting that their discussions reflected a convergence of views on the established principles in international relations, based primarily on commitment to international legitimacy, resolving conflicts through peaceful means, respecting the sovereignty of states and their territorial integrity, and refraining from interfering in their internal affairs. Talbi El Alami presented a comprehensive overview of the major projects and deep reforms undertaken by the Kingdom of Morocco, under the wise leadership of King Mohammed VI, which have included various political, economic, and social fields, and enabled Morocco to become a model of stability and development in the region. The importance of Morocco's regional and international relations was also highlighted, given the strategic location of the Kingdom of Morocco, where Talbi El Alami reviewed Morocco's relations with African countries and its development initiatives on the continent. The meeting was attended by the President of the Moroccan-Australian Parliamentary Friendship Group, Anwar Sabri, and the Australian Ambassador to Rabat, Damian Donovan.
