COP27: The Commonwealth Secretary-General statement

the Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC

Nimish Kumar, The Parliament Journal. New Commonwealth policy guide demonstrates how governments can leverage digital tools to revolutionise the agricultural sector The global threat to food security is one of the major concerns being addressed at COP27 in Egypt this week. Today the Commonwealth Secretary-General called on Commonwealth governments to learn from each other and work together … Read more

UK: Rishi Sunak gave his first speech as UK Prime Minister in Downing Street

Rishi Sunak

Nimish Kumar, The Parliament Journal. UK Parliament/ 10 Downing Street, London, UK. Good morning, I have just been to Buckingham Palace and accepted His Majesty The King’s invitation to form a government in his name. It is only right to explain why I am standing here as your new Prime Minister. Right now our country … Read more

IPU145: Qatar delegation in Kigali, Rwanda led by Dy Speaker Hamda bint Hassan Al Sulaiti

By Nimish Kumar, The Parliament Journal. Doha: The Shura Council will participate in the meetings of the 145th Assembly and the 210th session of the Governing Council of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) to take place in Kigali, Rwanda, from October 11-15. Deputy Speaker of the Shura Council H E Dr. Hamda bint Hassan Al Sulaiti … Read more

IPU145: Theme- ‘Gender equality and gender-sensitive parliaments as drivers of change for a more resilient and peaceful world’

By Nimish Kumar, The Parliament Journal. The Parliament of Rwanda will host the 145th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and its related meetings in Kigali from 11 to 15 October. More than 1000 delegates, including some 60 Speakers and Deputy Speakers of Parliaments, are expected to attend in person. The overall theme of the … Read more

IPU145: Protocol and Airport Arrangements @ Kigali, Rwanda

By Nimish Kumar, The Parliament Journal. ARRIVALS OF THE SPEAKERS AT THE VVIP TERMINALSpeakers will arrive and depart from Kigali International airport via VVIP Lounge, note thataccess to the Lounge is complimentary only for the IPU President, IPU Secretary General,and Speakers of Parliaments as well as Special Guests.On arrival, IPU President, Secretary General, and Speakers … Read more

IPU145: The Parliament of Rwanda @ Kigali welcomes Parliamentarians to 145th IPU Assembly

By Nimish Kumar, The Parliament Journal. Kigali (Rwanda), 9th Oct, 2022:The Parliament of Rwanda has the honour of welcoming Speakers of Parliament, parliamentarians and other delegates to the 145th IPU Assembly to take place in Kigali, Rwanda from 11-15 October 2022. This assembly will provide an excellent opportunity for our community of national parliaments to come … Read more

P20 Summit: Speaker of the Azerbaijani Parliament (Milli Majlis) Sahiba Gafarova leads the Azerbaijani parliamentary delegation

Nimish Kumar, The Parliament Journal. BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 3. Speaker of the Azerbaijani Parliament (Milli Majlis) Sahiba Gafarova will go to Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia will participate in the 8th G20 Parliamentary Speakers’ Summit, reports via Azerbaijani Parliament. Gafarova is expected to make a speech on issues, that will be discussed at the summit. She … Read more

Italy: After the Parliamentary elections, Italy to have far-right govt & first female PM

Nimish Kumar, The Parliament Journal. ROME —As reported by the POLITICO, Italy is on course to elect its most right-wing government since World War II, after projections suggested a coalition led by Giorgia Meloni is set to take power. Italians voted on Sunday in an election that analysts predicted would usher in the far-right firebrand Meloni — leader of … Read more

International Day of Democracy: South African Government statement

By Nimish Kumar, The Parliament Journal. On 15 September, the Inter-Parliamentary Union (link is external)(IPU) and parliaments around the world celebrate the International Day of Democracy, declared by the United Nations General Assembly in 2007. In its resolution A/RES/62/7 establishing the International Day of Democracy, the United Nations noted that “while democracies share common features, there is … Read more