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ITANAGAR: A high-level delegation from Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly, led by Speaker and Chairman of Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) India Region Zone-III Pasang Dorjee Sona, met with the Secretary General of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Stephen Twigg, in London on Tuesday.
The delegation discussed a wide range of issues related to parliamentary democracy and the role of legislators in promoting development and good governance, an official communiqué informed here. Sona highlighted the importance of strengthening democratic institutions and promoting transparency and accountability in governance. He also emphasized the need for greater cooperation and exchange of best practices among Commonwealth countries to promote good governance. Twigg appreciated the delegation’s efforts to promote democratic values and governance in Arunachal Pradesh and beyond. He emphasized the importance of the role of legislators in promoting social and economic development and urged the delegation to continue their efforts to strengthen democratic institutions in the state and the region.
The Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly delegation is on a study tour to the UK to learn about parliamentary procedures and practices, as well as governance and development models. They visited the British Parliament and met with several Members of Parliament to discuss parliamentary procedures and practices. They also visited various institutions and organizations including Buckingham Palace in London to learn about best practices in governance.
Speaking after the meeting, Sona expressed his gratitude to Twigg for the warm welcome and insightful discussions. He also reiterated his commitment, as the Chairman of CPA India Region Zone-III, to promote democratic values and governance in the region and strengthen cooperation and exchange of ideas among member countries of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association.
The study tour by the delegation to the UK is part of a larger effort to enhance cooperation and exchange of ideas between Arunachal Pradesh, the region and the international community. Other members accompanying Sona include MLAs Lombo Tayeng, Techi Kaso, Chau Zingnu Namchoom, Tarin Dakpe and Hayeng Mangfi.