Parliament has big role in strengthening Malaysian diplomatic ties, says Speaker

BEIJING: The Malaysian Parliament, as the country’s legislative authority, also has a big role in strengthening and enhancing Malaysia's diplomatic relations with foreign countries, says Tan Sri Johari Abdul.

Carrying the concept of "Parliamentary Diplomacy", the Dewan Rakyat Speaker said the Malaysian Parliament bears the responsibility of supporting efforts by the executive body, or the Federal Government, to strengthen diplomatic relations to boost the development, status and economy of the country.