Parliament officials at Geneva’s 149th Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly

The 149th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly, held from October 13 to 17 in Geneva, Switzerland brought together over 630 Parliamentarians from 130 countries, highlighting the global commitment to advancing parliamentary co-operation and governance.

The Sri Lankan delegation comprising Parliament Secretary General and Chief of Staff Kushani Rohanadeera and Deputy Secretary General Chaminda Kularatne participated in a series of meetings and discussions held in this regard.

This year’s assembly saw robust representation, with 54 Speakers of Parliament, 36 Deputy Speakers, and a notable 36% of attending MPs being women, alongside 25% of delegates under the age of 45. This diverse participation underscores a collective dedication to enhancing inclusivity and representation in parliamentary roles.

The Sri Lankan delegation was involved in several key meetings, including the General Assembly, the Association of Secretaries General of Parliament (ASGP) meeting, the Asia-Pacific Group meeting, the Standing Committee on Sustainable Development, and the Forum of Women Parliamentarians. Their engagement provided valuable insights into global parliamentary practices and challenges.Notably, the delegation held discussions with prominent figures including Dr.Tulia Ackson, IPU President Brigitte Filion, Consultant, Gender Partnership Programme and Isabel Obadiaru, SDG Project Officer Consultant of IPU. They also met Dr.Elena Buglova, Director of the Division of Nuclear Security at the International Atomic Energy Agency, and held a bilateral meeting with Duba, Secretary General of the National Assembly of Bhutan.

The General Debate centered on the theme “Harnessing Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) for a More Peaceful and Sustainable Future,” providing a vital platform for delegates to exchange views, deliberate on pressing global issues, and galvanize parliamentary action towards sustainable development.

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