Context
An Indian Parliamentary Delegation led by the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha is participating in the 153rd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) at Arusha, Tanzania. The meeting focuses on good governance, inclusivity, trust and empowerment of communities.
Explanation
- The Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) is a global organisation of national parliaments, founded in 1889.
- It promotes parliamentary dialogue, democracy, peace, human rights and sustainable development.
- Its headquarters is in Geneva, Switzerland.
- The IPU Assembly is its principal statutory body and brings together parliamentarians from member countries.
- The Governing Council oversees the administration and work programme of the IPU.
- IPU discussions cover issues such as peace and security, democracy, women’s participation, climate change, artificial intelligence and sustainable development.
- India participates through parliamentary delegations from the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
- Such participation forms part of parliamentary diplomacy, where legislatures engage internationally alongside conventional state-to-state diplomacy.
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