Tariq Hilal Lootah, Undersecretary of the Ministry of State for Federal National Council Affairs, stressed that the International Day of Parliamentary Work represents an occasion to remember the successes achieved by the UAE in its parliamentary career since the founding of the Federal National Council, a unique march that expresses a sincere expression of our rational leadership’s vision, to enhance political participation in society so that the citizen becomes an essential partner in building and providing the country. He explained that the parliamentary work in the UAE is not limited to the exercise of the Federal National Council, its legislative and oversight powers, but also based on an authentic national culture that encourages consultation, listening and joint search for solutions as well. He added: «Based on the principles
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