Abu dhabi: The Arab Parliament for the Child (APC) reviewed the achievements of its fourth parliamentary session and discussed plans to strengthen training programmes, partnerships, and media initiatives during a meeting at its headquarters in Sharjah.

According to Emirates News Agency, the meeting, chaired by Ayman Othman Al Barout, Secretary-General of the APC, was attended by Sheikh Saif bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Assistant Secretary-General, and Elias bin Awad Al Maani, President of the Arab Parliament for the Child. Participants deliberated on ways to further develop the parliament's work, enhance its programmes and activities, and expand Arab participation in media and cultural initiatives, including the Little Parliamentarian magazine.

The meeting also addressed various proposals from parliament members aimed at enhancing upcoming sessions. These initiatives are designed to support personal development and promote dialogue, identity, belonging, and collaboration among children across the Arab region.

After the meeting, APC members and staff attended a ceremony at the Sharjah Consultative Council headquarters to honour the Arab countries that participated in the fourth session of the parliament's fourth term.

Al Barout remarked that the fourth session exemplified a model of the conscious Arab child, emphasizing that investing in childhood is investing in the future. He attributed the successes to the members' efforts and the support from Arab countries.