Shura (Consultative Council) on the occasion of the visit of His Excellency the Prime Minister of the Republic of India to the Majilis Al-Shura. "Praise be to Allah, Lord of the Worlds. Peace and prayer be upon the noblest of the prophets and messengers, Prophet Mohammed and his family and companions. Your Excellency, Mr. Manmohan Singh, Prime Minister of the friendly Republic of India. The Shura Council, presidency, officials and members are pleased to welcome your Excellency and your companions on this visit which expresses your high interest and admiration of this council. Mr. Prime Minister, You are aware of the important role and great functions undertaken by the Shura Councils in the parliamentary affairs world-wide which embodies an important tributary for governments' endeavors. Majlis Al-Shura in Saudi Arabia exercises the regulatory and oversight function, where it overlooks in the rules and regulations, studies plans and strategies and discusses the conventions and treaties with other countries and organizations. Moreover, the Council studies government agencies performance reports, and it requests the presence of ministers and officials to discuss the agencies' performance and workflow. Hence the Council has a vital role to play in the development and reform process aiming at serving the country and meeting the hopes of citizens. --MORE
