Moroccan Speaker visits Speaker Hosoda

On Tuesday, 7 March, Hon. Rachid Talbi El Alami, Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Kingdom of Morocco, in Japan at the invitation of the House of Representatives, visited the House with his delegation and met with Mr. HOSODA Hiroyuki, Speaker of the House; Mr. KAIEDA Banri, Vice-Speaker; Mr. YAMAGUCHI Shunichi, Chair of the Standing Committee on Rules and Administration; Mr. MORIYAMA Masahito, Mr. RYU Hirofumi and Mr. OKAMOTO Mitsunari, Directors of the Committee; and Mr. NAKATSUKA Hiroshi, Mr. ASANO Satoshi and Mr. SHIOKAWA Tetsuya, Members of the Committee.

Speaker Hosoda began by welcoming the delegation to Japan. He then expressed his gratitude for the two countries' favorable relations, including active exchange at many levels, since Morocco's independence in 1956.

The Moroccan Speaker responded by offering his appreciation for the invitation. He also stated that he is grateful for support from Japan in various areas and expressed hope for further cooperation between the two nations.

They also exchanged views on their countries' parliamentary and election systems.