RIYADH: Speaker of the Saudi Shoura Council Sheikh Al Al-Sheikh held a meeting in Amman on Saturday with President of the Jordanian Senate Faisal Al-Fayez as part of an official visit by a Shoura Council delegation to Jordan, the state-run SPA news agency reported. During the meeting, which was also attended by Speaker of the Jordanian House of Representatives Ahmed Al-Safadi, Al-Fayez welcomed Al Al-Sheikh and his delegation, emphasizing the deep connection between the countries. Al-Fayez also stressed the significance of the strong parliamentary relations between Jordan and Saudi Arabia in advancing the shared interests of both nations. Al Al-Sheikh reiterated the historical Saudi-Jordanian relationship, underscoring the importance of parliamentary meetings in strengthening bilateral ties and realizing the aspirations of both countries’ leaderships. The meeting also discussed ways to enhance cooperation between the Shoura Council and the Jordanian Senate, as well as other topics of mutual interest. Al Al-Sheikh, whose visit comes in response to an official invitation extended by his Jordanian counterpart, also held separate talks with Al-Safadi. Al-Safadi underscored the robust relations between the two countries, expressing Jordan’s gratitude for Saudi Arabia’s support across various domains. He also commended the progress made in parliamentary relations between the Shoura Council and the Jordanian House of Representatives. During the session, Al Al-Sheikh lauded the ties that bind the two nations together, acknowledging the continuing development in various aspects of bilateral relations. Meanwhile, a delegation representing the Saudi-Iraqi Parliamentary Friendship Committee of the Shoura Council, led by council member and committee chairman, Ibrahim Al-Qannas, held a meeting with Deputy Speaker of the Iraqi House of Representatives Shakhwan Abdullah during their visit to the capital, Baghdad, on Saturday. Abdullah underscored the Kingdom’s significant roles in the regional and international arenas, as well as its efforts to promote peace and security. He praised Saudi Arabia’s commitment to Iraq’s stability and development. Al-Qannas stressed the importance of maintaining collaborative efforts to strengthen Saudi-Iraqi relations across all levels, particularly within the parliamentary domain. The delegation held discussions with the Iraqi-Saudi parliamentary friendship committee within the Iraqi House of Representatives. The talks covered a range of topics related to cooperation between the two committees and strategies for their enhancement and growth. The meeting emphasized the value of reinforcing joint endeavours between the two parliamentary councils to further advance bilateral relations, recognizing the pivotal roles played by both councils. The delegation also held talks with the foreign relations committee of the Iraqi Parliament, exploring various issues of mutual interest and cooperation.