WHO joined the parliamentary leaders at the 150th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Tashkent Bringing together nearly 1 400 delegates from 130 countries this landmark Assembly reinforced the vital role of parliamentarians in advancing universal health coverage (UHC) gender equality and sustainable financing for health against a backdrop of growing global challenges \"I commend you for a focus on this Assembly on social development, equity and justice. Health is central to each of these goals, and parliaments play a vital role at this crucial period when the world is facing many geopolitical challenges and multilateralism is under attack,\" said Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General in his speech during the Assembly's general debate The IPU Assembly served as a timely platform for WHO to call attention to the urgent need for sustainable financing for health at the global level As the world grapples with a convergence of complex challenges economic uncertainty and competing donor priorities WHO warned of the immediate and far-reaching implications for vulnerable and marginalized groups the Organization serves WHO further highlighted the vital role of parliamentarians' leadership in championing long-term investments in health: investments that yield high returns through healthy population On the eve of World Health Day which focuses this year on maternal and newborn health explored the powerful impact of beliefs and social norms on women's health This is particularly evident in the field of sexual and reproductive health Parliamentarians addressed issues such as female genital mutilation and champion concrete actions to address the full continuum of women's health needs – including access to service and information they need to control their own lives and bodies Featuring voices from the members of parliament the discussion underscored the urgent need for evidence-based legislation to counter harmful practices linked to ingrained social norms that perpetuate gender-based discrimination and inequality \"Evidence shows that prioritizing women's health and rights holistically before during and well-beyond the reproductive years is the path toward a healthier more equitable world,\" said Ms Elisa Scolaro WHO External Relations Officer for Health and Multilateral Partnerships the role of parliamentarians is crucial in safeguarding global health investments and supporting long-term predictable financing in health,\" she said emphasizing the importance of alignment between WHO At the heart of WHO's engagement was the 32nd meeting of the IPU Advisory Group on Health where WHO contributed substantive input on various strategic themes including sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) These discussions reaffirmed the importance of parliamentary leadership in addressing complex and intertwining global health challenges One of the key agendas of the meeting was strengthening the accountability, ensuring that the landmark IPU resolution on UHC adopted in 2019 translates into concrete and tangible actions at national WHO provided technical input on the creation of a new accountability framework and guide parliamentarian actions to achieve UHC by 2030 One of the major achievements of this Assembly was the establishment of the new IPU Committee on Health Building on the legacy of the Advisory Group this Committee will serve as the permanent platform for parliamentary engagement on health which reinforces IPU's commitment to health as a central pillar to achieving SDGs and social justice WHO welcomes the creation of the IPU Committee dedicated to health and stands ready to provide technical support and guidance to its members as an invaluable partner WHO and the Ministry of Health of Uzbekistan co-organized a site visit to the Family Policlinic 7 in Tashkent A strong support was provided by the WHO Country Office in Uzbekistan This visit was an opportunity to present significant achievements in maternal and child health reached by Uzbekistan a testament to successful collaboration and partnership between WHO and the government of Uzbekistan WHO invited parliamentarians to continue the dialogue at the upcoming Seventy-eighth World Health Assembly (WHA78) WHO and IPU will co-host the WHA's first global parliamentary dialogue to advance health and ensure strong engagement in shaping global health policies and agendas including ongoing negotiations of the Pandemic Agreement and sustainable financing for WHO \"WHO is committed to working with the IPU to inform and support parliaments on global health priorities We encourage all of you to join your national delegation at WHA78 to make your voice heard and to translate global health decisions into national-level actions,\" affirmed Dr Tedros in his remarks to the delegates "I commend you for a focus on this Assembly on social development, equity and justice. Health is central to each of these goals, and parliaments play a vital role at this crucial period when the world is facing many geopolitical challenges and multilateralism is under attack," said Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General in his speech during the Assembly's general debate On the eve of World Health Day "Evidence shows that prioritizing women's health and rights holistically before more equitable world," said Ms Elisa Scolaro the role of parliamentarians is crucial in safeguarding global health investments and supporting long-term predictable financing in health," she said One of the key agendas of the meeting was strengthening the accountability, ensuring that the landmark IPU resolution on UHC adopted in 2019 translates into concrete and tangible actions at national "WHO is committed to working with the IPU to inform and support parliaments on global health priorities We encourage all of you to join your national delegation at WHA78 to make your voice heard and to translate global health decisions into national-level actions," affirmed Dr Tedros in his remarks to the delegates IPU 150th Assembly Opening remarks by Dr Pascale Allotey a mathematics teacher assistant at UWC Dilijan and a 2018 graduate of the school delivered a keynote address at the 10th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians “Avoiding Lost Generations: Preserving Education and Employment in All Circumstances.” Mussa’s inspiring journey to his current role at UWC Dilijan and his life in Armenia resonated deeply with the conference’s theme His personal story served as a powerful and motivational message to the young parliamentarians in attendance urging them to take action to ensure that no one is left behind In his keynote address Mussa emphasized the transformative opportunity provided to him by UWC Dilijan He expressed his belief in the power of education who has been illegally imprisoned in Azerbaijan since September 27 2023: “Let us be prepared to give more than we ever hope to receive in return.” when he came to study at UWC Dilijan as a refugee from Sudan Born into a refugee family that had settled in Lebanon Mussa was unable to obtain Lebanese citizenship; his only identification documents were his birth certificate and his father’s refugee certificate UNHCR helped Mussa obtain a laissez-passer to travel to Armenia Mussa’s passion for learning and keen interest in the sciences stood out His scholarship to UWC Dilijan was funded by the Aurora Humanitarian Initiative which provided scholarships for students from conflict zones between 2016 and 2018 Admission to UWC Dilijan was a turning point in Mussa’s life “Here I learned how important it is to know others in order to know who you are,” he reflected After graduating from the University of Rochester in the U.S. where he now serves as a mathematics teacher assistant Press Conference hosted by the Permanent Mission of Nigeria to the United Nations on the IPU Women Inter-Parliamentary Meeting You need to first accept the terms and conditions before download Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC) Zhao Leji attended the commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the NPC's affiliation to the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and the opening ceremony of the 2024 interregional seminar on the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for parliaments of developing countries at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing He also delivered a keynote speech entitled Moving Forward with Solidarity and Cooperation to Seek Greater Synergy for Building a Community with a Shared Future for Mankind the IPU is the most influential international parliamentary organization with a long history and large scale in the world today It is an important platform for the legislative bodies of various countries to have exchanges and dialogue and seek cooperation its cooperation with the IPU and legislative bodies of various countries has grown deeper and more substantive China is ready to work with the IPU and legislative bodies of other countries to expand the forms of exchanges enrich the content of cooperation and continue to achieve fruitful results Zhao Leji stressed that the Global Development Initiative Global Civilization Initiative and high-quality Belt and Road cooperation put forward by President Xi Jinping aim to encourage all parties to jointly address global challenges and jointly build a community with a shared future for mankind To implement the three global initiatives and deepen solidarity and cooperation legislative bodies should treat one another as equals respect the development paths and systems chosen independently by the people of each country respect each other's core interests and major concerns oppose interference in other countries' internal affairs oppose camp confrontation and small circles and practice the vision of common Zhao Leji urged all sides to facilitate common development implement the sustainable development agenda and promote a universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalization He said all parties need to strengthen exchanges and mutual learning respect the diversity of world civilizations and increase their sharing of state governance experience so as to foster an enabling legal environment for cooperation He also called on all sides to strengthen multilateral coordination promote an equal and orderly multipolar world and make the global governance system more just and equitable IPU President and Tanzania's National Assembly Speaker Tulia Ackson and parliamentary leaders and representatives of 32 developing countries attended the opening ceremony Speaker of the Egyptian House of Representatives Dr Speaker of the Grenada House of Representatives Leo Cato President of the Jordanian Senate Faisal Al Fayez and Speaker of the Parliament of Malawi Catherine Gotani Hara addressed the opening ceremony He said that China is ready to continue working with the IPU to organize interregional seminars on the achievement of the SDGs for parliaments of developing countries support the IPU in preparing for the sixth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament scheduled for next year and make contributions to promoting world peace and development the IPU is ready to deepen cooperation with China's NPC and will continue to adhere to the one-China principle The IPU welcomes China to play a greater role in the organization Zhao Leji also had a group meeting with Tulia Ackson Martin Chungong and the heads of delegations Noting that this year marks the 70th anniversary of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence he said China is ready to deepen cooperation with the IPU and the legislative bodies of other countries to jointly safeguard the interests of developing countries Tulia Ackson and leaders of the parliaments of Botswana Mauritius and Sierra Leone delivered speeches respectively The foreign side expressed their willingness to strengthen solidarity and cooperation among legislative bodies jointly safeguard the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter and promote sustainable development the two sides witnessed the signing of relevant cooperation agreements between the NPC and the IPU Li Hongzhong chaired the opening ceremony and attended the above activities TASHKENT — National Assembly Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn met with Chairman of the Lao National Assembly's Committee for Foreign Affairs Sanya Praseuth in Uzbekistan on Sunday within the framework of the 150th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU-150) Mẫn extended his deepest condolences to Lao Party and State leaders and people on the passing of former President of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party and former President of Laos Khamtay Siphandone He informed the Lao official that Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính will lead a high-ranking delegation of the Vietnamese Government to attend the memorial service for Khamtay Siphandone in Vientiane on Monday Mẫn asked Sanya Praseuth to convey his regards to his Lao counterpart and other Lao legislators Sanya Praseuth expressed deep emotion over the sincere condolences extended by Vietnamese Party and Government leaders following the passing of the former Lao President The two sides agreed to continue strengthening close and effective cooperation between the two legislatures in the time ahead Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has provided a detailed account of how she successfully attended the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) meeting in New York despite not being officially nominated by the Nigerian government In an exclusive interview with PREMIUM TIMES on Sunday Mrs Akpoti-Uduaghan explained that she registered for the meeting online as a senator and secured her accreditation because she was already on IPU’s mailing list as a past attendee The senator noted that she personally funded her trip to the global parliamentary gathering after receiving approval to attend The suspension does not remove my legitimacy as a senator I attended the same programme last year and was already on the mailing list I bought my own ticket and funded my trip and participation at the event,” she told PREMIUM TIMES This is not her first attendance at an IPU event to the 148th IPU General Assembly in Geneva 2024 as part of Nigeria’s official delegation During the assembly, Mr Akpabio, called for a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza and the unconditional release of all hostages He also called for access to humanitarian aid for victims of the war conflict zone researched reporting relies on the support of readers like you Help us maintain free and accessible news for all with a small donation Every contribution guarantees that we can keep delivering important stories —no paywalls Mrs Akpoti-Uduaghan explained that she attended the recent IPU event through her past participation in a meeting organised by the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) Her presence at an IPU event in Geneva in 2024 as part of Nigeria’s delegation also helped She added that the IPU event is not exclusive to government officials but also open to individuals and civil society organisations as well Mrs Akpoti-Uduaghan clarified that she travelled to New York with a visa on her ordinary Nigerian passport and not with an official passport Mrs Akpoti-Uduaghan described her suspension from the Senate as illegal take away her legitimacy as an elected senator her six-month suspension explicitly prohibits her from identifying herself as a senator she insisted that she attended the IPU meeting in her official capacity and spoke as a legitimate representative of her people Mrs Akpoti-Uduaghan also alleged that plans are underway to arrest her upon her return to Nigeria “… I’m aware there are plans underway to have me arrested as soon as I arrive Abuja,” she said “The Senate President Akpabio sent three staff headed by the Chargè D’Affairs of the Nigerian embassy in New York to evacuate me from the United Nations premises right after my speech I was rescued by parliamentarians from other countries and the security.” Godswill Akpabio [PHOTO CREDIT: Godswill Obot Akpabio]The senate president could not be reached for comment has yet to respond to multiple telephone calls made to him by this reporter His response to a text message sent to him is still being awaited the telephone number of the Senate’s spokesperson Mrs Akpoti-Uduaghan’s attendance at the IPU meeting has triggered a government investigation PREMIUM TIMES had earlier reported that Nigeria’s internal and external intelligence agencies have launched a probe into how she gained access to the meeting without official nomination A high-ranking administration official and two top security officials involved in the inquiry confided in PREMIUM TIMES that the State Security Service (SSS) and the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) are working to determine how Mrs Akpoti-Uduaghan attended the international meeting without approval who facilitated her trip and accreditation and whether her participation was orchestrated by interest groups to embarrass Nigeria Nigeria believes Mrs Akpoti-Uduaghan did not follow the required diplomatic protocols before gaining access to the IPU meeting on 11 March where she addressed her suspension from the Nigerian Senate alleging that it was politically motivated to silence her for speaking out against misconduct in the legislative chamber she raised allegations of sexual harassment against the senate president Support PREMIUM TIMES' journalism of integrity and credibility we firmly believe in the importance of high-quality journalism Recognizing that not everyone can afford costly news subscriptions we are dedicated to delivering meticulously researched fact-checked news that remains freely accessible to all Whether you turn to Premium Times for daily updates in-depth investigations into pressing national issues It’s essential to acknowledge that news production incurs 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Committee on Democracy and Human Rights entitled The impact of artificial intelligence on democracy The Assembly is expected to conclude with the adoption of an outcome document on the overall theme of the General Debate Other initiatives include a future IPU Charter on the Ethics of Science and Technology which is being developed by the IPU Working Group on Science and Technology.  Other initiatives include a future IPU Charter on the Ethics of Science and Technology which is being developed by the IPU Working Group on Science and Technology.  PMNCH Strategy, Annual Reports and Workplans Constituencies How we are governed PMNCH 2021-2025 Strategy Focus areas Functions COVID-19 Becoming a partner Constituency focal points WCAH Events Hub Op-Eds E-Blast Request for proposals Work opportunities at PMNCH Contact information Morocco was elected Tuesday to the Bureau of the Inter-Parliamentary Union’s (IPU) Standing Committee on Democracy and Human Rights one of the organization’s four main bodies Morocco was elected during the 150th IPU Assembly held in Tashkent a member of the upper house of the Moroccan parliament He was unanimously chosen to represent the Arab geopolitical group on the committee His election was seen as recognition of his ongoing contributions to the IPU’s work on democracy and human rights including proposals on youth and women’s political participation The Arab group praised Ait Mik’s leadership on issues such as migrant rights and efforts to counter hate speech and discrimination Ait Mik previously joined the Bureau of the Forum of Young Parliamentarians in 2023 and was appointed rapporteur of the forum during the current session He will lead the preparation of a report for a draft resolution to be debated at the 151st IPU Assembly Morocco’s election reflected its strong international standing in promoting democratic values and human rights “Morocco has always been recognized as a country committed to democratic principles and the rule of law,” he commented after the election the IPU brings together national parliaments from around the world and comprises four standing committees: Peace and International Security; Sustainable Development; Democracy and Human Rights; and United Nations Affairs It also includes forums for women and young parliamentarians We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in settings This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings we will not be able to save your preferences This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again WHO joined delegations from 130 countries at the 149th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Geneva to support parliamentarians in their work to advance health as a political priority in the face of serious emergencies including conflicts “Our greatest challenge is how we ensure this scientific golden age can be used to address the challenges of our time, and do so in a way that increases equity,” said Dr Gaudenz Silberschmidt, WHO Director for Health and Multilateral Partnerships, at the Assembly’s general debate on the theme of harnessing science technology and innovation for a more peaceful and sustainable future “This will not happen by a passive trickle-down effect The decisions you make really matter,” he said He urged IPU members to support the last mile towards the approval of a pandemic prevention preparedness and response accord agreement and sustainable financing for global health particularly for complex agendas like UHC which require action from so many different groups and agility in the face of mega trends including climate change evolving geopolitics and advancing science and technology Parliamentarians also need access to the best available data, especially in areas of health and rights that are stigmatized and politicized. At a workshop on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) – organized jointly by IPU the Human Reproduction Programme (HRP) and the Partnership for Maternal Newborn and Child Health (PMNCH) – delegates from Malawi Suriname and Zambia talked about challenges in their countries and the effect on communities including high rates of adolescent pregnancy and early child marriage advocacy and partnership to ensure that both in and out of school comprehensive sexuality education programmes are in place and work to remove legal barriers that restrict adolescents’ access to sexual and reproductive health services Following a renewed commitment by 194 countries at the Seventy-seventh World Health Assembly (WHA) earlier this year maternal health is high on the political agenda and quality-assured medicines for maternal health are an area for parliamentary action In many countries, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, healthcare providers cannot trust the effectiveness of medicines they rely on to save the lives of pregnant women and their newborn babies. A substantial proportion of medicines for maternal health care are substandard quality An event on the margins of the IPU Assembly – co-organized by IPU WHO and HRP in collaboration with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) – brought health experts together with parliamentarians from countries where substandard medicines are a particular challenge to maternal health “Improving access to quality-assured medicines is an important part of addressing unforgivable and persistent levels of preventable death during pregnancy and delivery but it cannot be done by the health sector acting alone,” said Dr Pascale Allotey Department of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Research “WHO and IPU’s commitment to addressing the political dimensions of health challenges is vital to advancing health The IPU is the global organization of national parliaments It was founded in 1889 as the first multilateral political organization in the world encouraging cooperation and dialogue between all nations the IPU comprises 180 national Member Parliaments and 15 regional parliamentary bodies It also defends the human rights of parliamentarians through a dedicated committee made up of MPs from around the world For more information about the IPU, contact Thomas Fitzsimons at e-mail: press@ipu.org “Our greatest challenge is how we ensure this scientific golden age can be used to address the challenges of our time, and do so in a way that increases equity,” said Dr Gaudenz Silberschmidt, WHO Director for Health and Multilateral Partnerships, at the Assembly’s general debate on the theme of harnessing science Parliamentarians also need access to the best available data, especially in areas of health and rights that are stigmatized and politicized. At a workshop on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) – organized jointly by IPU Following a renewed commitment by 194 countries at the Seventy-seventh World Health Assembly (WHA) earlier this year In many countries, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, healthcare providers cannot trust the effectiveness of medicines they rely on to save the lives of pregnant women and their newborn babies. A substantial proportion of medicines for maternal health care are substandard quality For more information about the IPU, contact Thomas Fitzsimons at e-mail: press@ipu.org This Conference will provide an exciting new platform for women members of parliament to come together and define common and innovative strategies to advance gender equality and women’s rights and empowerment.  It will address topical issues and provide gender-responsive policy orientation It will facilitate peer-to-peer support and partnerships and will be open to both women and men parliamentarians It will include a variety of interactive panels and working group sessions.  where equal representation of men and women in decision-making has become a reality both in Parliament and beyond the Conference will offer an opportunity to shed light on gender parity in parliament.  Parliaments are invited to send a delegation of up to four members of parliament and at least one young woman MP (under 40) to attend the Conference.  The Conference will take place at the Hilton Mexico City Reforma Hotel: https://www.hilton.com/es/hotels/mexrfhh-hilton-mexico-city-reforma/ Detailed information regarding the Conference provisional agenda and other relevant documents The Conference will take place at the Hilton Mexico City Reforma Hotel: https://www.hilton.com/es/hotels/mexrfhh-hilton-mexico-city-reforma/ the presence of the head of the legislature at that important forum “reaffirms the Vietnamese NA’s position as an active and responsible member of the organization,” Deputy Foreign Minister Le Thi Thu Hang said She underscored that this is also in line with the foreign policy of independence and diversification of external ties for peace and its active participation in comprehensive and extensive global integration as a reliable partner and responsible member of the international community The IPU-150 will take place in Tashkent under the theme “Parliamentary Action for Social Development and Justice.” Its debates will be focused on calls for multilateral cooperation to overcome global challenges together and move towards the fulfillment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) the Vietnamese NA has played an active and responsible role holding several responsibilities in the organization’s mechanisms Vietnam successfully organized the 132nd IPU Assembly in 2015 and the 9th Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians in 2023 | Text SMS to 8100 with content PLReceive 4 mesages x 25 cup © 2016-2021 Prensa Latina Latin American News Agency Radio – Publications  – Videos – News by the minute.All Rigts Reserved Web Site developed by IT Division  Prensa Latina خصّ الرئيس الجزائري، عبد المجيد تبون، صباح اليوم الاثنين، ضيف الجزائر سلطان عُمان، هيثم بن طارق، باستقبال رسمي بمقرّ الرئاسة الجزائرية ووصل موكب سلطان عمان، هيثم بن طارق إلى مقر رئاسة الجمهورية الجزائرية، هذه الصبيحة، في ثاني يوم من زيارة الدولة التي يقوم بها إلى الجزائر، حيث اصطفت كوكبة من خيالة الحرس الجمهوري التي أدّت له التحية الشرفية ترحيبا بضيف الجزائر واستعرض الرئيس الجزائري، عبد المجيد تبون، وسلطان عمان، هيثم بن طارق، تشكيلة من الحرس…  سجلت القيمة السوقية لبورصة الجزائر ارتفاعا بـ40,07 بالمائة خلال الثلاثي الأول من السنة الجارية 2025،… وقّع رؤساء أحزاب الائتلاف الحاكم الجديد في ألمانيا بقيادة المحافظين، اليوم الاثنين، اتفاق الائتلاف الحاكم، عشية انتخاب فريدريش ميرتس مستشارا جديدا لألمانيا… في خطوة جديدة قال إنها تهدف إلى حماية صناعة السينما في أمريكا ، أعلن الرئيس الأمريكي ،دونالد ترامب، عن فرض… استقبل الرئيس الجزائري، عبد المجيد تبون، مساء اليوم الأحد، سُلطان عمان هيثم بن طارق، الذي يقوم بزيارة دولة إلى الجزائر… عرفت أسعار النفط في التعاملات الأوروبية، اليوم الجمعة تراجعا، حيث انخفضت العقود الآجلة لخام برنت، لتسليم شهر يوليو، بنسبة 61.0 بالمائة إلى 61.75 دولارا للبرميل بدوره، انخفض خام غرب تكساس الوسيط الأمريكي، لتسليم شهر يونيو،… ابتعدت النجمة البيلاروسية أرينا سابالينكا، في صدارة التصنيف العالمي للاعبات كرة المضرب المحترفات، بـرصيد 11,118 نقطة، بعد تتويجها بلقب بطولة مدريد، بفارق… Morocco’s pioneering experience in responding to the challenges posed by conflicts and their impact on sustainable development was highlighted on Sunday in Tashkent during the 150th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly Morocco’s global approach reflects an integrated strategic vision which combines efficient diplomacy to comprehensive development member of the House of Representatives Mustapha Raddad said during the IPU’s Standing Committee on Sustainable Development dubbed “Parliamentary strategies to mitigate the long-lasting impact of conflicts he underscored Morocco’s active diplomatic role which contributed successfully and tangibly to the resolution of several regional conflicts “Our efforts in Libya and endeavors to mediate and promote peace in conflict zones in Africa were more than just diplomatic efforts but an investment in a stable and prosperous future for the entire region,” he said Morocco also did not lose sight of the importance of construction and development as vital pillars for lasting peace particularly in the brotherly African countries He also recalled the ambitious initiatives launched with a view of developing infrastructure in conflict-affected areas involving the improvement of road and transport networks and the provision of basic services These initiatives “were not just material achievements but a message of hope and solidarity with local communities,” Raddad stressed The Kingdom’s strategy for dealing with the effects of conflict is rooted in its belief in the importance of investing in people which is why it has placed education and capacity-building at the heart of its development policies Morocco’s experience confirms that tackling the effects of conflicts requires a “comprehensive and integrated” approach comprehensive economic development and investment in human capital The Kingdom’s experience is “not only a local model but a call for international common action,” because today’s challenges transcend national borders and require united efforts at the international level the Standing Committee adopted a resolution aiming to bolster the role of parliaments in mitigating the negative impact of conflict on sustainable development and developing policies that foster reconstruction and development in conflict zones The resolution also underlines the shared responsibility of parliaments to safeguard the well-being of future generations and aims to bridge the gaps between different stakeholders in order to achieve inclusive and sustainable development Recently, Reuters reported that SoftBank Group acquired Graphcore a company often referred to as the “UK’s NVIDIA,” though the amount of the deal was not disclosed Graphcore is a startup in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) that has designed a new type of Intelligent Processing Unit (IPU) its performance has surpassed that of NVIDIA’s GPU systems the industry is optimistic about its potential to compete with NVIDIA’s GPU As a processor specifically designed for AI computation IPU is excels in fields such as deep learning boasting the capability of accelerating various AI-related tasks was initially designed to meet the demands of graphics rendering and image processing With the rapid proliferation of AI and big data technologies known for their powerful parallel processing capabilities can handle multiple data points and tasks simultaneously thereby speeding up training and inference processes which together enable GPU to be gradually applied in the AI field particularly in deep learning and machine learning Although both IPU and GPU can be used in the AI domain such as computational architecture and memory architecture the President and General Manager of Greater China at Graphcore explained that the Graphcore C600 has 1,472 processing cores per IPU capable of running 8,832 independent program threads in parallel NVIDIA’s GPU SM Core (Stream Multiprocessor Core) has around 100 cores varying with different product configurations NVIDIA’s GPUs have a two-level memory structure The first level consists of around 40-50 MB of memory within the chip Lu summarized that the IPU’s architecture shows greater advantages for tasks with high requirements for sparsity and high dimensions relative to to GPU its performance might be similar to GPU or slightly less competitive TEHRAN – The Iranian Parliament has selected the group of lawmakers who will comprise the delegation to the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) has told Iranian media that during a public session on Wednesday 15 representatives were elected to the Inter-Parliamentary Union She further explained that elections were conducted to appoint the president and secretary-general of Iran's parliamentary group in the IPU while Fada Hossein Maleki was appointed as the secretary-general of the Iranian parliamentary delegation in the IPU,” Azad asserted Manouchehr Mottaki held the position of Iran's foreign minister from 2005 to 2010 The Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) is a worldwide organization established in 1889 It serves as the first permanent platform for political multilateral discussions the IPU has grown to encompass 180 member parliaments from sovereign nations along with 15 associate members from regional parliamentary assemblies The organization seeks to advance international law and institutions and support sustainable development initiatives HÀ NỘI — National Assembly Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn and his spouse’s upcoming attendance at the 150th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU-150) and official visits to Uzbekistan and Armenia from April 2-8 carry profound bilateral and multilateral significance Deputy Foreign Minister Lê Thị Thu Hằng told the press Hằng said Chairman Mẫn’s attendance at the IPU-150 themed “Parliamentary Action for Social Development and Justice” reflects Việt Nam’s renewed vigour and steadfast commitment to this crucial multilateral parliamentary forum it is imperative for every nation to come together to discuss and propose solutions to shared challenges The NA Chairman's presence stands as a compelling testament to Việt Nam’s robust support for multilateralism and IPU’s pivotal role marking his first multilateral diplomatic activity this year It aligns with Việt Nam’s consistent foreign policy of independence multilateralisation and diversification of external ties for peace while actively engaging in comprehensive and extensive global integration as a trusted partner and responsible members of the international community With Việt Nam approaching a new era of socioeconomic achievements the delegation will engage global parliaments at IPU-150 to share development insights and secure external support and resources for national progress Mẫn’s visits to Armenia and Uzbekistan represent a milestone as the first by a top Vietnamese legislator and the highest-level exchanges since diplomatic relations began in 1992 These trips thus underscore Việt Nam’s dedication to its longstanding friendships with both nations and its aspiration to deepen mutual trust paving the way for broader cooperation across multiple fields Scheduled discussions with Uzbek and Armenian leaders will focus on overcoming obstacles and consolidating economic and investment ties - core pillars of bilateral relations Mẫn will also meet major businesses to introduce market opportunities laying groundwork for expanded collaboration in processing industries The visits offer chances to boost cultural Hằng said political trust has grown through regular high-level visits Việt Nam-Armenia trade neared US$500 million while Việt Nam-Uzbekistan trade rose 26.5 per cent to $202 million Việt Nam has established Inter-Governmental Committees with both nations to coordinate and advance trade A Free Trade Agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union (including Armenia since 2015) supports these efforts while all three countries work to enhance transport connectivity for trade Leaders of the three countries place great emphasis on fortifying cooperation across culture considering them vital pillars to preserve and deepen the long-standing friendship between their people and beyond via East-West and North-South corridors She highlighted untapped potential in education and emerging fields like digital technology Built on decades of friendship and Việt Nam’s 45-year legacy at the IPU secretary-general of the Inter-Parliamentary Union secretary-general of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) praised China's contributions to global sustainable development during a recent visit saying China's experience is worth emulating who attended the 40th anniversary commemoration of China's National People's Congress (NPC) joining the IPU and a 2024 interregional seminar on achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for developing countries' parliaments expressed admiration for China's poverty alleviation and sustainable development achievements "China has made significant contributions to promoting sustainable development in the Global South," Chungong said He highlighted China's role in providing assistance to developing nations and promoting South-South cooperation to achieve the SDGs Chungong particularly praised China's climate change efforts he was briefed on specific climate governance projects in China The IPU leader also noted the close ties between the NPC and IPU citing China's role in global issues like combating terrorism and violent extremism He expressed hope for increased cooperation to promote world peace and sustainable development Man’s attendance at IPU-150 continues to affirm Vietnam's role as a proactive active and responsible member of the IPU and multilateral forums Tashkent (VNA) – National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man his spouse Nguyen Thi Thanh Nga and a high-ranking delegation of the Vietnamese NA arrived in Tashkent on April 5 afternoon beginning their attendance at the 150th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU-150) and official visit to Uzbekistan The delegation was welcomed at the I.Karimov Tashkent International Airport by First Deputy Chairman of the Senate Sodiq Safoyev; Chairwoman of the Political Council of the Adolat Social Democratic Party of Uzbekistan Makhmudova Robakhon Anvarovna; leaders of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan; and staff of the Vietnamese Embassy in Russia which is concurrently in charge of Uzbekistan Man’s attendance at IPU-150 continues to affirm Vietnam's role as a proactive it contributes to strengthening multilateralism promoting Vietnam's role and position in regional and international parliamentary cooperation mechanisms; at the same time continuing to maintain and promote relations with IPU member countries and parliaments the Vietnamese top legislator is expected to deliver a keynote speech at the general debate on "Parliamentary Action for Social Development and Justice” He will also hold bilateral meetings with representatives of the IPU Secretariat as well as leaders from other countries’ parliaments and international organisations to discuss ways to boost cooperation with the IPU and enhance Vietnam’s engagement in the IPU and multilateral forums Vietnam and Uzbekistan established diplomatic relations in 1992 and the traditional friendship between the two countries has been maintained and developed well over the past time the two countries have actively implemented delegation exchanges and bilateral contacts after a period of interruption due to the COVID-19 pandemic The two sides have maintained coordination at international and regional forums the Forum on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures (CICA) The two countries’ parliaments have maintained contact activities within the framework of multilateral forums and conferences The Uzbekistan parliament has established a Friendship Parliamentarians’ Group with Vietnam (2023) The NA Chairman’s official visit to Uzbekistan is of profound political significance demonstrating Vietnam’s respect for its traditional friendship and its desire to strengthen political trust with Uzbekistan creating a foundation to promote cooperation in many fields./ On behalf of the Party and State leaders of Vietnam Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Thanh Man and his spouse will attend the 150th Assembly of the Inter - Parliamentary Union (IPU-150) and pay official visits to Uzbekistan and Armenia from April 2-8 Over the past 45 years since joining the IPU the Vietnamese parliament has consistently expressed itself as a responsible member which has actively contributed to the union’s activities This participation and contributions to the IPU have significantly enhanced the position of the National Assembly in particular and Vietnam as a whole on the international arena The official visit of National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man to Uzbekistan will mark a significant step in strengthening political trust and laying the groundwork for enhanced bilateral cooperation The diplomat expressed his hope that the visits not only help maintain the traditional friendly relations between Vietnam and the two nations but also create new momentum to elevate cooperation to higher levels and commensurate with the political relations between Vietnam and these countries The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency Party General Secretary To Lam said that this session is addressing numerous crucial issues he stressed that any constitutional amendments must strictly adhere to legal procedures and ensure broad public consultation Vietnam actively participates in international forums and supports the universalisation of the convention Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu said Legislators will look into and adopt a resolution amending and supplementing several articles to the Constitution 2013 describing this a strategic task of both political and legal significance to institutionalise the Party’s major policies especially the reorganisation of the state apparatus towards a streamlined and efficient structure that is closer to the people and more responsive to reality Noting that Vietnam and Sri Lanka still have great potential in economic the two leaders vowed to take stronger measures to increase two-way trade and investment aiming for bilateral trade turnover of 1 billion USD and considering the possibility of negotiating and signing a bilateral free trade agreement when conditions permit PM Chinh reiterated the 2025 target of 8% GDP growth an economic size exceeding 500 billion USD Participants reviewed the historical significance of April 30 1975 - a pivotal turning point marking the complete victory of the Vietnamese nation in the cause of national liberation and reunification as well as a shared triumph of progressive humanity for justice and the right to self-determination of peoples worldwide President Cuong thanked Sri Lanka for supporting Vietnam in the past struggle for national independence and for cooperating closely with Vietnam in the current process of national construction The visits serve as additional important steps to implement the foreign policy of independence multilateralisation and diversification of external relations identified at the 13th National Party Congress Sharing with the President of Sri Lanka about the life and career of President Ho Chi Minh President Cuong affirmed that he was the most beautiful symbol of patriotism and revolutionary heroism of Vietnam he devoted his entire life to the glorious revolutionary cause of the Party and the Vietnamese people National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man said laws and resolutions passed during the 15th NA’s ninth extraordinary session are effectively serving the streamlining of the state apparatus toward a leaner more efficient political system while unlocking new space for socio-economic development the two Presidents led their delegations to hold bilateral talks reviewing the progress of bilateral cooperation in recent years and discussing directions for future collaboration The two leaders are also scheduled to witness the signing of cooperation agreements and hold a joint press briefing The Republic of Korea Navy destroyer Kang Gam Chan commencing a three-day courtesy visit to the central coastal city of Da Nang They expressed their infinite gratitude and sincere respect for the late leader's great contributions to the cause of national liberation It holds particular importance as it is aimed at promptly institutionalising the policies and conclusions of the Party Central Committee and its Politburo and Secretariat especially those recently adopted at the 11th plenum of the Party Central Committee The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last weekdend by the Vietnam News Agency Vice President for International Affairs of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) emphasised that the Great Spring Victory of 1975 was a triumph of justice a victory for progressive forces and peace-loving people around the world The Sri Lankan President thanked the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha for inviting him to the Vesak celebrations and stressed the long-standing ties between the two countries including their Buddhism-based cultural similarities The NA's 9th session holds particular importance as it is aimed at promptly institutionalising the policies and conclusions of the Party Central Committee and its Politburo and Secretariat The two leaders agreed to further strengthen trust and cohesion between the two countries and their ruling parties 2008 by the Ministry of Information and Communications Email: vietnamplus@vnanet.vn Reproduction in any form is prohibited without written consent Kathmandu: A Nepali parliamentary delegation led by Speaker of the House of Representatives (HoR) Devraj Ghimire has left for Uzbekistan today to attend the 150th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and the 4th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement Parliamentary Network The delegation includes members of parliament Shyam Kumar Ghimire Secretary General of the Federal Parliament Padma Prasad Pandey and Secretary of the House of Representatives Harkaraj Rai The annual assembly of the Organization and the fourth summit of the Non-Aligned Network will be held in Tashkent “Speaker Ghimire will address the meeting on “Parliamentary Action for Social Development and Justice.” MP Shakya is scheduled to participate in the Forum of Women Parliamentarians and MP Gautam in the Forum of Young Parliamentarians and MP Shakya is also scheduled to present her candidacy on behalf of the Asia-Pacific region in the Standing Committee on Sustainable Development Speaker Ghimire is scheduled to deliver a speech on “Commemorating 70 years of Bandung Spirit: Role of Parliament in Adhering to Bandung Principles” at the 4th Summit of the Parliamentary Network to be held on April 6 The Federal Parliament Secretariat has said that there will also be ‘sideline’ meetings with the Speakers of various countries on the occasion Uncategorized Top Stories Main English News Top Stories Featured Stories Interview Cover Story Province Koshi Madhesh Bagmati Gandaki Lumbini Karnali Sudurpaschim Photo Featured International Sports Administration Society Election Update Economy This news portal is operated by Public Service Broadcasting (Radio Nepal) National Assembly Vice Chairman Tran Quang Phuong reaffirmed that the Vietnamese Party and people highly value the traditional friendship between the two countries Tashkent (VNA) – Vice Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly Tran Quang Phuong met with Maeng Kyong Il Vice Chairman of the Supreme People’s Assembly of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on the sidelines of the 150th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU-150) in Uzbekistan on April 7 Phuong congratulated the DPRK people on their achievements in national development under the leadership of the Workers’ Party of Korea Phuong also conveyed greetings from Vietnam’s senior leaders to the DPRK's leader Kim Jong Un and other high-ranking officials Maeng Kyung Il expressed his admiration for Vietnam’s economic development and international integration achievements Both parliamentary leaders welcomed the stable and positive development of the bilateral relations across multiple sectors They agreed that their respective legislative bodies would take measures to strengthen inter-parliamentary cooperation and support each other in multilateral forums The IPU Secretary-General expressed admiration for the achievements made by Vietnam and its legislative body while highly valuing the country’s proposals regarding IPU activities and multilateral parliamentary cooperation in general National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man had a meeting with Rolando González President of the Latin American and Caribbean Parliament (Parlatino) and Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Cuban National Assembly of People’s Power The IPU President said that Vietnam is frequently cited at IPU conferences and discussions as an exemplary case for promoting gender equality and women’s and young parliamentarians' empowerment BusinessDay $(document).ready(function(){(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({})}); Today is finally the day. After years of waiting, the Intel IPU E2100 DPU is finally out. Not to be confused with the Intel Xeon E-2100 series the new DPU uses Arm cores and offers hardware offloads for storage Codenamed “Mt Evans” we have been following this line for some time This has two ports that can be configured as 1x 200GbE and also supports breaking out to 4x 25GbE There is also a 1GbE out-of-band management port on the cards as well The card has 16 Arm Neoverse N1 cores with a 32MB cache and 3 channels of 16GB LPDDR4x memory for 48GB total The idea behind the Mt Evans IPU was to create a DPU that is more akin to an AWS Nitro solution for Google Cloud. That means offloading things like NVMe over Fabric as well as securing the network with Intel QuickAssist derived IP The Intel IPU E2100 is the first public version of the series for customers outside of Google During Hot Chips 33, we covered the Intel Mount Evans DPU IPU Arm Accelerator and first saw the card in person at Intel Vision 2022 Intel initially focused support for the card with Google but it is now bringing that support to a more general audience which was an IPU for another hyper-scaler: If you want to learn more about DPUs, see our What is a DPU A Data Processing Unit Quick Primer I liked the FPGA video you did a few years ago so I’d like to see this Imagine that VMware still hasn’t announced support and Pat G’s at Intel now These still look like computers on PCIe cards to me You still need an expensive host machine to plug the expensive computers on PCIe cards into When reality sinks in then Intel & nVidia & etc will just package the same stuff up in 1U cases at much higher density – more practical and a new love interest for the tech press So IPU E2100 is just a generic version of E2000 Is it known whether there was some sort of exclusivity period with Google; or was Intel delayed by some aspect of getting it ready for general release(presumably software or firmware that wasn’t substantially Google’s since they have presumably been shipping working hardware to Google) It just seems like a weirdly long time between being done enough for a specific customer and general availability; especially when none of the individual ingredients(neoverse N1 cores and Intel 100GbE) are at the bleeding edge engineering samples only stage and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. 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NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man’s attendance at the IPU-150 themed reflects Vietnam’s renewed vigour and steadfast commitment to this crucial multilateral parliamentary forum Hanoi (VNA) – National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man and his spouse’s upcoming attendance at the 150th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU-150) and official visits to Uzbekistan and Armenia from April 2-8 carry profound bilateral and multilateral significance Deputy Foreign Minister Le Thi Thu Hang told the press Hang said Chairman Man’s attendance at the IPU-150 themed The NA Chairman's presence stands as a compelling testament to Vietnam’s robust support for multilateralism and IPU’s pivotal role It aligns with Vietnam’s consistent foreign policy of independence With Vietnam approaching a new era of socioeconomic achievements Man’s visits to Armenia and Uzbekistan represent a milestone as the first by a top Vietnamese legislator and the highest-level exchanges since diplomatic relations began in 1992 These trips thus underscore Vietnam’s dedication to its longstanding friendships with both nations and its aspiration to deepen mutual trust Man will also meet major businesses to introduce market opportunities Hang said political trust has grown through regular high-level visits Vietnam-Armenia trade neared 500 million USD while Vietnam-Uzbekistan trade rose 26.5% to 202 million USD Vietnam has established Inter-Governmental Committees with both nations to coordinate and advance trade Built on decades of friendship and Vietnam’s 45-year legacy at the IPU The two deputy ministers agreed to continue working closely to strengthen the bilateral relations in all fields capitalising on each other's potential and advantages to contribute to the development of both nations and their respective regions The participation in the IPU-150 and official visits to Uzbekistan and Armenia will be made from April 2 to 8 Armenian Ambassador to Vietnam Suren Baghdasaryan affirmed that Armenia considers Vietnam a key partner in Southeast Asia Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Tran Thanh Man had a meeting with Secretary-General of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Martin Chungong on the sidelines of the 150th IPU Assembly in Tashkent Expressing his delight at meeting the IPU Secretary-General – a close friend of the Vietnamese NA – again Man thanked Chungong for his sentiments towards and assistance for Vietnam which have helped foster the Vietnam – IPU cooperation Chungong appreciated the Vietnamese NA’s consistent support for the IPU to successfully carry out programmes especially the country’s hosting of the IPU-132 in 2015 which adopted the historic Hanoi Declaration that helped the IPU become the first international organisation to mention the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the 9th Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians in 2023 which issued a statement on “The role of youth in accelerating the achievement of the SDGs through digital transformation and innovation” The Secretary-General expressed admiration for the achievements made by Vietnam and its legislative body while highly valuing the country’s proposals regarding IPU activities and multilateral parliamentary cooperation in general He affirmed his continued support for the Vietnamese legislature to build up its capacity in multilateral parliamentary diplomacy apply science and technology to its activities and further promote its role and contributions within the IPU He also thanked and praised Vietnam’s willingness to host important IPU events in the future the two sides agreed to closely coordinate and further strengthen Vietnam – IPU cooperation in the time to come Man took the occasion to invite the IPU Secretary-General to visit Vietnam again All content on this site is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International The Inter-Parliamentary Union is an international non-government organisation that coordinates the activities of parliaments around the world It was founded in 1889 and has observer status at the UN The parliaments of 143 countries are members of the union I also have just mentioned it in my address to my colleagues – the work of representatives of the representative bodies of authority – pardon the tautology – is much needed And when it comes to overcoming difficulties in the international arena I mean that often the parliamentary tools are the only ones to start dialogues between those who are interested in finding solutions to certain acute issues That is why we also view your visit here in the same vein We will be able to say a few more words to elaborate on this now Published in sections: News, Transcripts Direct link: en.kremlin.ru/d/74530 Text version Official Website of the President of Russia: Meeting with President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union Tulia Ackson http://en.kremlin.ru/events/president/news/74530 Kathmandu: National Assembly member Dr Anjan Shakya has been elected to the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Standing Committee on Sustainable Development She was elected representing Nepal from the Asia-Pacific region in the IPU’s 150th assembly held in Tashkent Speaker Devraj Ghimire is leading the Nepali delegation to the assembly that began on April 5 and will continue until April 9 Shakya defeated candidates from the Maldives and Iran to become the first ever MP to be elected to the Committee from Nepal MP Shakya said that she felt that with her victory it has also helped to enhance Nepal’s prestige on the international stage Economic Affairs and Good Governance Committee of the National Assembly and the coordinator of the Sustainable Development Sub-Committee of the same committee The IPU Committee on Sustainable Development works to improve the lives and well-being of the world’s citizens and the planet It does this through the issues of fair trade financing for development and other questions that impact on the way our world evolves Privacy Policy | About Our Ads The Ka Ipu Kukui program marked its 16th year with a graduation ceremony at Heritage Hall on May 29 the program is now inviting applications for its 17th cohort An initiative of Decisions Maui and Focus Maui Nui the Ka Ipu Kukui Fellows program is a year-long leadership development initiative It aims to equip future leaders with the skills to not only identify the challenges in Maui County but also effectively address and overcome them The name “Ka Ipu Kukui” translates to “crucible of light,” a test and a furnace for seeking and taking the best path ahead “Maui Nui occupies a special place in the state we face many challenges that could very well erode the unique splendor of these special islands,” said Scott Nunokawa Inspired by the concerns raised by Decisions Maui in the 1980s and reinforced by the 2003 Focus Maui Nui visioning process the Ka Ipu Kukui Fellows program was created to foster leadership development through a community-centric approach the program addresses various perspectives on Maui County’s challenges providing participants with comprehensive learning experiences known as hālāwai These sessions help Fellows gain a deep understanding of the issues enabling them to develop a well-rounded perspective and a robust network to tackle future challenges “Each month we were thrown into immersive agendas to develop a holistic appreciation and understanding of Maui Nui’s challenges all with the goal to develop emerging leaders and there is no doubt this program lived up to its goals,” said Olena Alec 2024 Fellow while addressing the crowd of family and supporters at the recent graduation ceremony This program is more than a leadership Fellows program The hālāwai cover topics such as infrastructure Applications are now open for the 2024-2025 Ka Ipu Kukui Fellows program with fellows dedicating approximately two to three days each month between August and May Around 15 fellows will be selected through a competitive process overseen by the program’s board of directors with notifications to applicants by late July For more information or to nominate a candidate, visit Ka Ipu Kukui Fellows website at https://kaipukukuifellows.org Board of Directors of Ka Ipu Kukui Fellows: Sayble Bissen The 2024 Ka Ipu Kukui Fellows cohort is: Olena Alec TASHKENT — National Assembly Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn called on all parliamentarians and nations to take stronger action together to build a just while addressing a high-level segment of the general debate of the 150th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU-150) in Tashkent Mẫn highly appreciated IPU-150’s themed “Parliamentary action for social development and justice” In the context of the world facing uncertainties from climate change to inequality and political conflicts parliaments play a crucial role in supporting and promoting sustainable development to address these common challenges The Vietnamese chief legislator said sustainable development must go hand in hand with progress and social justice noting development cannot be considered a success if a significant portion of the population is still left behind parliaments should work to ensure that all policies aim to narrow the gap between the rich and the poor the Vietnamese NA has been working hard to build a fair legal system and policies while promoting public participation in policy making and enforcement The leader also highlighted the Vietnamese legislature’s efforts in removing institutional bottlenecks to unlock resources all with the goal of enabling the country to develop rapidly and sustainably while ensuring social justice “The Vietnamese NA is committed to continuing to work alongside parliaments around the world with strong determination to realise noble goals He suggested that parliaments should focus on improving the legal system alongside strengthening the supervision of implementation and facilitating the rollout of inclusive truly reflecting the nature of a people-elected body with social justice and progress serving as the highest measures of development it is essential to enhance coordination and cooperation among member parliaments especially in efforts to safeguard peace and resolve disputes and differences based on international law adding the IPU forum can help build a stronger and more effective network of mutual support among member parliaments The NA Chairman emphasised that no country or society can achieve sustainable development without placing people at the centre of all policies Tashkent (VNA) - National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man met with Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) President Tulia Ackson on the afternoon of April 6 (local time) within the framework of the 150th IPU Assembly in Tashkent the IPU leader expressed appreciation for Chairman Man's participation in the Assembly and highlighted Vietnam's significant contributions since joining the union She noted that Vietnam's successful hosting of the 132nd IPU Assembly in 2015 and the 2023 Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians left a strong impression on parliamentarians worldwide particularly regarding the meticulous organisation Ackson said that Vietnam is frequently cited at IPU conferences and discussions as an exemplary case for promoting gender equality The IPU President also expressed her admiration for Vietnam’s development achievements especially in ensuring social justice and welfare for its citizens with the recent decision to waive all tuition fees for students from kindergarten through high school in the public system across the country Sharing Vietnam’s socio-economic development achievements efforts to ensure social security and improve people’s life quality along with major development orientations for the time ahead Man highly valued the IPU’s important role in and contributions to the implementation of its programmes and strategies the enhancement of the IPU’s cooperation with member parliaments as well as the promotion of the role and voice of parliaments and parliamentarians He thanked Ackson for her good sentiments towards and substantial assistance for Vietnam and its NA helping advance the country’s cooperation with the IPU The Chairman affirmed the Vietnamese NA’s consistent support for the IPU’s role and multilateralism highlighting the country’s outstanding contributions especially the hosting of many important events He proposed Ackson advocate Vietnam hosting more IPU events in the future further promote the two sides’ collaboration to actively carry out the IPU’s 2022-2026 Strategy with a focus on innovation and digital transformation and help the Vietnamese NA through providing policy advice as well as promoting and supervising the realisation of the Sustainable Development Goals a country that enjoys good Party-to-Party and Government-to-Government relations with Vietnam she hopes the legislative bodies of Tanzania and Vietnam will expand cooperation in the time ahead especially increasing meetings and mutual visits between their specialised agencies and parliamentarians in her role as Speaker of the NA of Tanzania to continue promoting cooperation between the two countries and supporting Vietnam's participation in events and activities of the African Union The two sides agreed to coordinate closely to further strengthen the Vietnam – IPU cooperation in the coming time The IPU President took the occasion to invite the top legislator of Vietnam to attend the 6th World Conference of Speakers of Parliament National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man and Speaker of the Federation Council (Upper House) of the Russian Federal Assembly Valentina Matviyenko said the close coordination and effective cooperation between the Vietnamese NA and the Federation Council as well as the State Duma of the Russian Federal Assembly has made important contributions Vietnamese National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man emphasised that no country or society can achieve sustainable development without placing people at the centre of 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