P20: Parliaments to engage in dialogue for conflict resolution

 NEW DELHI: Amid the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Palestine, the Presiding Officers unanimously adopted a joint statement on the first day of the two-day P20 summit, which stated that the Parliaments will continue to engage in parliamentary diplomacy and dialogue in relevant forums as a catalyst for promoting international peace, prosperity, and harmony, including supporting the peaceful resolution of conflicts and disputes.

The presiding officers also congratulated the Parliament of India for passing the ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, ensuring the reservation of one-third of seats in the Lok Sabha and in state legislatures.

The joint statement welcomed the comprehensive and constructive dialogue held during the G20 Leaders’ Summit and India’s G20 presidency, focusing on the issues related to accelerating progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), technological transformation and inclusive digital economy, global economic recovery, food and energy security, addressing climate change, inclusive energy transition, promotion of sustainable production and consumption patterns, reinvigorating multilateralism, peacebuilding, counter-terrorism, global skill mapping, disaster risk reduction, and strengthening global health architecture.

“The Presiding Officers thanked the Parliament of India for hosting the Ninth G20 Parliamentary Speakers’ Summit and for the warm hospitality. They also congratulate India on the inauguration of the new building of Parliament, befitting its ancient traditions of people’s participation in governance and decision-making,” the statement read. The P20 summit is ongoing under the chairmanship of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. (IANS)

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