Parliament Speaker takes part in the Union for the Mediterranean Parliamentary Assembly

Parliament Speaker Ali Abel Aal on Thursday, and his accompanying delegation, took part in the 10th Session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Union for the Mediterranean (UFM), held in Albania.

During his speech, Abdel Aal addressed hardships and challenges faced by the region, especially Syria and Libya that are fighting terrorism.

Later on, Abdel Aal will meet with Speaker of Albanian Parliament Ilir Meta.

The Egyptian top legislator will also have dinner with other parliament speakers taking part in the session.

Albanian President Bujar Nishani is set to receive Abdel Aal Friday morning.

Upon their arrival to the south-eastern European country, Abdel Aal and the parliamentary delegation were received by the Egyptian ambassador there.

The Egyptian Embassy is taking part in the 10th session of the assembly along with the Egyptian parliamentary delegation.

Source: MENA