IPU: Road ahead, the vision of the new IPU President

Tulia Ackson of the United Republic of Tanzania has been elected as the 31st President of the IPU

Geneva (Switzerland). I believe that establishing new and innovative strategies is essential for resolving IPU’s challenges in its pursuit of achieving meaningful peace and sustainable global prosperity. The Rt. Hon. Dr. Tulia Ackson The Vision- The world is faced with complex developments, and is being tested by unprecedented multifaceted challenges, ranging from the effects of … Read more

UK Parliament: Rt Hon Liam Byrne, MP now the Chair of the Business and Trade Committee

UK Parliament, House of Commons, LONDON (UK).  The result of election was announced in the Chamber on 18th October following a ballot of the whole House. Also on the ballot paper were Dame Angela Eagle and Andy McDonald. Mr Byrne takes up the position with immediate effect and will serve until the end of the … Read more

G20: P20: Russia @ 9th G20 Parliamentary Speakers’ Summit (P20)

Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla in a bilateral meeting with H.E. Mrs. Valentina Matvienko, Chairperson of Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of Russia on the sidelines of the P20 Summit on 14 October 2023.

New Delhi, INDIA. On the sidelines of P20 Summit, Indian Parliament Speaker H.E. Mr. Om Birla held bilateral talks with H.E. Mrs. Valentina Matvienko, Speaker of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Birla thanked Mrs. Matvienko for her contribution in making P20 a success. He … Read more

EP: A set of wide-ranging reforms in European Parliament

European Parliament

A set of wide-ranging reforms aimed at strengthening integrity, independence and accountability, while protecting the free mandate of MEPs, has been adopted over the last months.     These measures aim to reinforce integrity and close loopholes to protect the Institution and its Members from attempts to interfere in Parliament’s work. European Parliament President Roberta Metsola … Read more

G20:P20: Joint Statement @ 9th G20 Parliamentary Speakers’ Summit

Ninth G20 Parliamentary Speakers’ Summit (P20)

Ninth G20 Parliamentary Speakers’ Summit (P20) 13-14 October 2023 New Delhi, India JOINT STATEMENT We, the Speakers of Parliaments of the G20 Members met at the Ninth G20 Parliamentary Speakers’ Summit in New Delhi on 13-14 October 2023. 1. We acknowledge the role of G20 as the premier global forum for international economic cooperation, and … Read more

G20: P20: Indian PM speech in 9th G20 Parliamentary Speakers’ Summit (P20)

Indian PM Narendra Modi inaugural speech in 9th G20 Parliamentary Speakers' Summit (P20), New Delhi,INDIA.

Namaskar! On behalf of 140 crore Indians, I extend a hearty welcome to all of you at the G-20 Parliamentary Speakers’ Summit. This summit, in a way, is a ‘Mahakumbh’ or massive congregation of different parliamentary practices from around the world. All the delegates like you are experienced in the working style of different parliaments. … Read more

G20: 4th G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) Meeting culminates in Marrakech, Morocco

The G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) meeting, Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG)

Marrakech, Morocco, 13th October 2023 The G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) meeting under the Indian Presidency was held during 12-13 October 2023 in Marrakech, Morocco, on the sidelines of the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG). After the previous meetings in Bengaluru, Washington DC and … Read more

G20 Parliamentary Speakers’ Summit (P20): Know About it.

Ninth G20 Parliamentary Speakers’ Summit (P20)

The Group of Twenty (G20) plays a key role in all major international economic issues. Collectively, G20 members represent 85% of global economic output, two-thirds of the world’s population and 75% of international trade. The forum initially focused on broad macroeconomic issues, but it has expanded its agenda to include trade, climate change, sustainable development, … Read more

G20’s P20 Summit: Preceded by Parliamentary Forum on Mission LiFE

New Delhi, INDIA. Parliamentarians from across the world are came together in New Delhi on October 12, 2023 to deliberate on strategies for advancing sustainable lifestyles and combating climate change, at the Parliamentary Forum on LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment). The Forum on Mission LiFE precedes the 9th edition of the two-day G20 Parliamentary Speakers’ Summit … Read more

The International Day of Parliamentarism is celebrated every year on 30 June

International Day of Parliamentarism

The International Day of Parliamentarism is celebrated every year on 30 June, the date in 1889 on which the IPU was founded.