run of the new formation. The Shura (consultation) is a basic principle of the governance principles in the Islamic Share'a (Islamic divine law). Consultation has a long history in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and extends for about eighty-five years since Late King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman established this state pillars. During this era of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz, the Shura Council is living a massive move of quality in all trends. Your Excellency, Nowadays, the Council enjoys the confidence and the appreciation of the houses of parliament in friendly and brotherly countries. It has become an active member in the international and regional parliament unions. It enjoys full membership in the IPU and the Arab, Islamic and Asian parliaments. Through those unions, the Council plays an influential and important role. The Shura Council attaches a great importance to develop and promote the relationship with various parliaments of the world through the parliamentary friendship committees. One of these committees is the Saudi-Indian friendship committee. The Shura Council is looking forward to more cooperation with the Indian parliament to serve better mutual interests of both countries and to promote them. --MORE
