Top legislator of Vietnam attends opening ceremony of IPU-150

The IPU-150, themed “Parliamentary action for social development and justice”, is taking place in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, until April 9.

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National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man (sixth from left) and other delegates at the IPU-150 opening ceremony in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on April 5 evening. (Photo: VNA)

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man attended the opening ceremony of the 150th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU-150), themed “Parliamentary action for social development and justice”, in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on April 5 evening (local time).

Aside from host leaders, the opening ceremony saw the presence of 49 chairpersons, 46 vice chairpersons, and more than 700 legislators of nearly 130 member parliaments.

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National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man (sixth from left) and other delegates at the IPU-150 opening ceremony in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on April 5 evening. (Photo: Lam Giang)

In their welcoming remarks, President of the Senate Tanzila Narbaeva and Speaker of the Legislative Chamber Nuriddinjon Ismailov of Uzbekistan highlighted the significance of the first-ever IPU Assembly held in a Central Asian country, as well as the highly relevant theme of the meeting amidst numerous challenges to social development around the world, especially armed conflicts, competition between superpowers, political uncertainties, along with undermined commitments and resources for realising the Sustainable Development Goals and ensuring social justice and assistance for vulnerable groups.

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National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man (sixth from left) and other delegates at the IPU-150 opening ceremony in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on April 5 evening. (Photo: Lam Giang)

The hosts appreciated the participation of IPU members, especially parliamentary leaders, in the event, which they said reflect the strong vitality of the IPU, the unanimous support for multilateralism, and joint efforts by parliaments of all countries for noble goals and people of each country.

President of the Senate of Uzbekistan Tanzila Narbaeva addresses the opening ceremony of the IPU-150 on April 5 evening. (Photo: VNA)
President of the Senate of Uzbekistan Tanzila Narbaeva addresses the opening ceremony of the IPU-150 on April 5 evening. (Photo: VNA)
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President of the Senate of Uzbekistan Tanzila Narbaeva addresses the opening ceremony of the IPU-150 on April 5 evening. (Photo: Lam Giang)

President of the IPU Tulia Ackson emphasised the historic importance of the IPU-150 and the crucial role of the IPU and member parliaments in promoting persistent and continuous efforts to enhance democracy and international cooperation to build a more peaceful world and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.

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National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man meets with President of Belgium Senat Vincent Blondel on the sidelines of the IPU-150 opening ceremony. (Photo: Lam Giang)

She perceived that the IPU and member parliaments should take the lead in creating legal frameworks, serve as the bridge for ironing out differences, and adopt practical actions to foster social development in the three pillars of peace, justice, and an equitable and better future for all, thereby contributing to the success of the Second World Summit for Social Development, slated for this November in Doha, Qatar.

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Vietnam delegates attended to the the IPU-150 opening ceremony. (Photo: Lam Giang)

Meanwhile, IPU Secretary-General Martin Chungong stressed the role of parliamentary diplomacy in promoting peace, cooperation, and development in regions and the world at large, as well as in better ensuring people’s lives through constructive dialogue, trust building, and experience sharing.

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Vietnam delegates at the the IPU-150 opening ceremony. (Photo: Lam Giang)

He called on the assembly to discuss and adopt two important resolutions on the role of parliaments in promoting the two-state solution in Palestine and in minimising conflicts’ impact on sustainable development.

The IPU-150 is scheduled to take place until April 9. Chairman Tran Thanh Man is set to deliver an important speech at the general debate of the event./.

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