Amman, June 21 (Petra) — Suhair Al-Ali, assistant to the president
of the Senate and vice president of the Parliamentary Assembly of the
Mediterranean (PAM), called for enhanced public-private partnerships
and economic resilience amid rising geopolitical tensions during a
regional economic summit in Morocco.

Al-Ali made her remarks during the opening of the fourth Marrakech
Economic Parliamentary Forum for the Euro-Mediterranean and Gulf
Region, according to a statement issued by the Jordanian Senate on
Sunday.

The event was organized by PAM in cooperation with the Moroccan House
of Councilors and held for the first time in partnership with the
Parliamentary Network on the World Bank and International Monetary
Fund (IMF). The forum drew over 450 participants to the city of
Marrakech.

Al-Ali highlighted the forum’s role as a vital regional platform for
legislative dialogue on economic growth, energy security, trade
integration, and sustainable development.

She noted that shifting geopolitical developments are altering global
economic dynamics and putting increased pressure on various regions.
Political tensions are heavily impacting global economic stability,
she said, adding that rapid technological shifts particularly in the
field of artificial intelligence (AI) are redefining both
opportunities and risks for modern societies.

The senator stressed the importance of institutional alignment,
describing the forum as a key vehicle for cooperation among
governments, parliaments, and the private sector. Such partnerships
are essential to finding effective solutions to trade and economic
challenges, driving growth rates, and expanding inclusive
decision-making, she said.

Al-Ali also emphasized the need to bolster youth participation and
promote the socioeconomic empowerment of women across the region.

During the forum, Al-Ali chaired a panel session titled “Promoting
Investment in Artificial Intelligence and Establishing a Regional AI
Hub in the Euro-Mediterranean and Gulf Region.” The session featured
contributions from officials representing the World Bank Group and
the United Nations, alongside digital technology experts and
executives from tech corporations.

On the sidelines of the event, Al-Ali held meetings with
parliamentary leaders and members from PAM member states, as well as
heads of senates, national assemblies, and international delegations
spanning Africa, Latin America, and Asia. She also met with
representatives from international financial institutions, UN
agencies, academia, and the private sector.

The Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean comprises 37 member
states from the Euro-Mediterranean and Gulf regions, alongside
partner nations including the United States. The assembly aims to
foster political, economic, and social cooperation among its members
to address shared regional challenges and cultivate peace and
prosperity.

//Petra// AF