TIRANA, March 27 /ATA/ Deputy Parliament Speaker, Ermonela Valikaj Felaj, accompanied by MPs Klodiana Spahiu and Ina Zhupa, were received on Wednesday by Annabelle Ewing, the Deputy Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament.
The meeting revolved around sharing of experience between the two parliaments on the mechanisms for increasing the participation of citizens in the legislative process and parliamentary life, etc.
Ewing briefed the parliamentary delegation on the role played by the Parliament of Scotland in guaranteeing access and participation of citizens in decision-making, equal opportunities for all social groups, accountability and division of powers.
Felaj, after conveying greetings on behalf of Parliament Speaker Lindita Nikolla, introduced the Scottish counterpart to the experience of the Assembly in the participation of citizens in the legislative process, the projects for increasing public participation and the Visitor Center, the transparency of parliamentary activity, guaranteeing gender equality, etc.
Appreciating as a good instrument the involvement of young people in the legislative process, Felaj emphasized the importance of laying solid foundations for the participation of citizens in decision-making and parliamentary life.
MP Klodiana Spahiu, referring to her experience in the Committee for Labor, Social Affairs and Health, shared the work done in the inclusion of civil society and stakeholders in the hearings organized for issues related to health and social issues.
Spahiu appreciated the importance of obtaining the best experiences in establishing mechanisms for involving citizens in decision-making beyond political actors.
MP Ina Zhupa appreciated the importance of opening up the Assembly to stakeholders in order to share their views and improve draft laws.
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