We are in Cameroon to share experience - German MPs delegation

The leader of the German Members of Parliament, MPs, currently visiting Cameroon, Hon. Johannes Singhammer, says they are in the country to share an experience in Parliamentary democracy.

Johannes Singhammer, who is the Vice Speaker of the Parliament of the Federal Republic of Germany known as the Bundestag, made the declaration to the press after an audience with the President of the Republic, Paul Biya, at the Unity Palace on June 17.


The German MP said they were opening up new areas of cooperation with Cameroon’s Parliament in which they would share their very rich experiences.


He revealed that the key functions of the Bundestag is to control Government action, vote laws, scrutinise and vote the federal budget as well as vote the German Chancellor.


Johannes Singhammer who is also the Vice President of the CDU-CSU right wing Parliamentary coalition in Germany, said the good health of Parliamentary Democracy was important for checks and balances in every country.


Asked what he discussed with President Biya, the German law maker said their discussions were hinged on a wide range of issues that border on the very excellent cooperation ties between the two countries. He said Germany was very satisfied with the role Cameroon plays in the fight against the Nigerian Islamic sect, Boko Haram.

After meeting with the President of the Senate, Marcel Niat Njifenji, the Speaker of the National Assembly, Carvaye Yegue Jibril, and the Prime Minister, Philemon Yang, on June 16, he said relations between the two countries were on a fruitful path. He said Germany is searching for ways to improve the over 100 years of cooperation ties with Cameroon.


To him, his country is ready to extend cooperation to the areas of tourism, environment, health and the economy. Besides, they want German investors to exploit opportunities in Cameroon in order to accelerate economic development in the Country. He disclosed that over 6000 young Cameroonians are studying in Germany, saying that any single one of these student is serving as a bridge between the two countries.


The German MP said his country is ready to help Cameroon grapple successfully with the influx of refugees from the Central African Republic, CAR, and other neighbouring countries in the Central African Sub Region.


The delegation also met with some Cameroonian clergymen and visited the littoral and the Southwest Regions and is expected to meet with many other Government officials before leaving.