Doha: The Shura Council held its regular weekly session today, for the fourth ordinary session of the first legislative term, corresponding to the 53rd annual session, in the Tamim Bin Hamad Hall at the Council’s headquarters, chaired by HE Speaker of the Council Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim.

At the beginning of the session, the Shura Council praised the European tour of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani which included the Italian Republic and the Federal Republic of Germany. The Council pointed out that the state visit to Italy and the official visit to Germany reflect Qatar’s commitment to enhancing bilateral relations and strategic partnerships with those countries.

The Council confirmed that these visits open new horizons for cooperation in the fields of economy, education, innovation, and the promotion of stability and peace on both regional and international levels. The Council added that the tour of His Highness comes at a crucial time to enhance dialogue and understanding on global common
issues, such as sustainable development and international security, thus reinforcing Qatar’s role in achieving international peace and stability.

Following this, HE Secretary-General of the Shura Council Nayef bin Mohammed Al Mahmoud read out the agenda, and the minutes of the previous session were approved.

During the session, the Shura Council unanimously approved the draft constitutional amendments after reviewing the report of the special committee studying the amendment of some articles of the constitution. Constructive and in-depth discussions took place, with the esteemed members of the Shura Council showing great commitment for enhancing national unity, upholding the principle of justice and the rule of law, and ensuring the countrys supreme interest in accordance with the directives of HH the Amir.

On this occasion, HE Speaker of the Shura Council Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim extended his heartfelt thanks and gratitude to HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani for his wise directives and ins
ightful vision, which he expressed in his historic speech at the opening of the fourth session of the first legislative term. This speech laid out a comprehensive plan to enhance Qatar’s development and prosperity.

HE the Speaker emphasized in his speech that the draft constitutional amendments, which were proposed based on the directives of His Highness, places the country at a crucial moment that will advance it and open doors for growth, progress, and prosperity, which future generations will remember with pride and honor.

His Excellency added that these amendments represent an important step in strengthening national unity and upholding the rule of law. His Excellency added that the purpose of proposing these constitutional amendments, as indicated by His Highness in his speech to the Shura Council, is to preserve the unity of the people and enhance equal citizenship in terms of rights and duties.

HE the Speaker stressed that these amendments reflect the State of Qatar’s commitment to applying the prin
ciple of justice and the rule of law in all areas of life, fulfilling the aspirations of Qatari citizens for a better future governed by law.

His Excellency added that the approval of these amendments and the noble goals they aim to achieve mark historic moments in the development and growth of Qatar, highlighted the its security and social cohesion, stressing that the goal now is to bolster that unity even further for future generations.

HE the Speaker reaffirmed that the Shura Council, which has paid great attention to studying these amendments under the wise leadership’s guidance, pledged to HH the Amir and the Qatari people to continue performing its national duties with full responsibility and sincerity, aiming to strengthen national unity and consolidate the pillars of the state, based on justice and the rule of law.

His Excellency praised the fruitful and constructive cooperation with the esteemed government, appreciating the support and attention it has given to the draft constitutional amendments.
His Excellency noted that this exemplary cooperation between the legislative and executive branches reflects a shared commitment to achieving the vision of HH the Amir in strengthening justice and the rule of law, which he described as the foundation for driving development and ensuring the citizens’ aspirations for a future marked by stability and progress.

Source: Qatar News Agency