149th IPU Assembly: India’s commitment to multilateralism & importance of parliamentary dialogue in advancing global challenges

Indian delegation at 149th IPU Assembly @ Geneva, Switzerland.

GENEVA, Switzerland – Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla led a Parliamentary Delegation from India to the 149th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly, held in Geneva from 13th to 17th October 2024. 149th IPU Assembly: India Reaffirms Commitment to Multilateralism While addressing the Assembly, Shri Om Birla spoke on the official theme:“Harnessing Science, Technology, and Innovation … Read more

149th IPU Assembly: Know about Indian Parliamentary delegation

India in 149th IPU Assembly

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla is leading the Indian Parliamentary Delegation to the 149th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly, scheduled to take place in Geneva from 13–17 October 2024. The high-level delegation includes senior parliamentarians and officials: Harivansh, Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha; Bhartruhari Mahtab, MP; Anurag Singh Thakur, MP; Rajeev Shukla, MP; Vishnu Dayal Ram, MP; Ms. Aparajita Sarangi, MP; Dr. Sasmit Patra, MP; Ms. Mamata Mohanta, MP; Utpal Kumar Singh, Secretary-General, Lok Sabha; and P. C. Mody, Secretary-General, Rajya Sabha.

IPU 149th Assembly in Geneva on 13-17 October 2024

The 149th IPU Assembly will take place from 13-17 October 2024 in Geneva under the overarching theme of "Harnessing science, technology and innovation for a more peaceful and sustainable future."

The General Debate will focus on the overall theme Harnessing science, technology and innovation (STI) for a more peaceful and sustainable future.

Ghana: H.E Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s Final address as President of the Republic of Ghana

H.E Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo's Final address as President of the Republic of Ghana

H.E Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s Final address as President of the Republic of Ghana at Ghana Bar Association,

The Commonwealth: The next Commonwealth Secretary-General?

Mamadou Tangara of The Gambia, Shirley Botchway from Ghana and Joshua Setipa of Lesotho. The new Commonwealth Secretary-General will succeed Rt Hon. Patricia Scotland, KC, who has held the post since 2016.

At the next Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa in October 2024, the seventh Commonwealth Secretary-General will be elected. Ahead of this momentous vote, the three declared candidates for Commonwealth Secretary-General convened at Chatham House in London to present and debate their vision for the future of the Commonwealth. Africa makes up more than a third … Read more

European Parliament’s (EP) new Bureau elected

MEPs have chosen European Parliament’s new Bureau, with all 14 Vice-Presidents and five Quaestors elected

The 14 Vice-Presidents and five Quaestors, together with the President, comprise Parliament’s Bureau. In a secret vote by paper ballot, 11 Vice-Presidents were elected in the first round of voting, and three in the second and final ballot. The vote on Parliament’s Quaestors took place on Wednesday, in two rounds by secret electronic vote.

Singapore/ Philippines: Let’s save Philippine eagle, H.E. Prez of Singapore says on Philippines state visit

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr and First Lady Louise Araneta Marcos on President of Singapore Tharman ShanmugaratnamTharman Shanmugaratnam state visit to Phillipines.

Do you know that the Philippine eagle is believed to have the largest wing span of any eagle species alive?

UK Prime Minister : The most detail official profile of Rt Hon Sir Keir Starmer, The H.E. UK Prime Minister

The official profile of H.E. UK PM Sir Keir Starmer

Sir Keir Starmer became Prime Minister on 5 July 2024. He was elected as the member for Holborn and St Pancras in May 2015. He was elected leader of the Labour Party in April 2020. UK Prime Minister The Prime Minister is the leader of His Majesty’s Government and is ultimately responsible for the policy and … Read more

G7 Summit 2024: Strengthening Global Partnerships for Sustainable Development

G7 meeting with Outreach Countries and International Organizations @ Borgo Egnazia on 14 June 2024. The Leaders of the G7 met today with their counterparts from Algeria, Argentina, Brazil, India, Jordan, Kenya, Mauritania, Tunisia, Türkiye and the United Arab Emirates. Together with the Heads of the African Development Bank, the International Monetary Fund, the Organisation of Economic Co-operation and Development, the United Nations and the World Bank.

The G7 Summit 2024 brought together leaders from Algeria, Argentina, Brazil, India, Jordan, Kenya, Mauritania, Tunisia, Türkiye, and the United Arab Emirates. Joined by heads of the African Development Bank, IMF, OECD, UN, and World Bank, they addressed global challenges affecting the Global South. Their discussions emphasized the need for equitable international responses rooted in … Read more

G7 Summit, 2024 Italia: G7 Leaders’ Communiqué, The Official Statement of G7 leaders

the Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) @ G7 Italia, 2024 @ Borgo Egnazia (Fasano) in Apulia (Italy) on June 13-15, 2024.

G7 Summit, 2024 Italia: G7 Leaders’ Communiqué, The Official Statement of G7 leaders