Abu Dhabi, June 27th , 2021 – The Ministry of State for Federal National Council Affairs (MFNCA) held its regular coordination meeting with the FNC General Secretariat to discuss upgrading coordination processes pertaining to the discussion of draft laws in the Council.
The meeting also included discussions regarding ways to enhance the relationship between the government and the Federal National Council to further integrate executive and legislative authorities in the UAE, in line with the leadership’s directives.
Additionally, the Ministry and the General Secretariat processed requests to discuss general topics and went through the FNC’s recommendations. They also discussed preparations for the conclusion of the second cycle of the 17th legislative chapter, and for inviting government employees to attend Council sessions.
MFNCA Undersecretary His Excellency Tariq Hilal Lootah and FNC Secretary-General H.E. Dr Omar Abdul Rahman Salem Al Nuaimi were both present at the meeting, along with H.E. Afra Al Basti, Assistant Secretary-General for Parliamentary Communication, Assistant Secretary-General for Legislation and Oversight; Dr Ahmed Al Hadabi, Director of the MFNCA’s Coordination and Monitoring Department; and several senior officials, department heads, and team leaders from both entities.
H.E. Lootah applauded the teams in both the MFNCA and the FNC General Secretariat for their efforts and role in proposing innovative and effective solutions to strengthen the relationship between the government and the Council, and open up broader prospects for coordination between them, in line with the leadership’s aspirations to promote integration between the executive and legislative authorities in the UAE to serve the country and its citizens.
“The second cycle of the 17th legislative chapter witnessed many accomplishments that further strengthened cooperation and integration between the government and the FNC, enhancing coordination between them on matters that are in the best interest of the UAE and its people,” H.E. Lootah added. “These achievements help embed the core tenets of the Emirati parliamentary model, which is rooted in the UAE’s values of solidarity and cooperation to achieve development, progress, and prosperity.”
For his part, H.E. Dr Omar Al Nuaimi stressed the importance of these meetings in developing mechanisms for cooperation and communication between the two entities, as well as in organising work requirements and supporting the Federal National Council in exercising its constitutional powers, in line with the leadership’s vision to upgrade parliamentary practices and meet citizens’ aspirations.
“As it gears up to conclude the second cycle of the 17th legislative chapter, the FNC prioritises discussions of draft laws and general issues, in coordination with the government,” H.E. Al Nuaimi added, praising the MFNCA for its role in strengthening communication between the Council and the government, which had a positive impact on the FNC’s work during the current legislative chapter, as evidenced by figures and statistics that reflect the extent of the Council’s achievements in exercising its legislative, supervisory, and political powers.”
This meeting is part of a series of a series of meetings the Ministry of State for Federal National Council Affairs organises on a regular basis to discuss ways to communicate and cooperate with various authorities in order to facilitate procedures, organise coordination processes, develop cooperation mechanisms, and achieve the Ministry’s strategic objectives.