Across 136 years, the IPU has travelled from Paris to Tashkent: Celebrating 150 IPU Assemblies!
On a warm summer’s day in 1889, a historic gathering took place in the heart of Paris, France. On 30 June, a group of parliamentarians from nine countries convened at the Hotel Continental for the very first Inter-Parliamentary Conference. Among the 94 delegates present were representatives from Belgium, Britain, Denmark, France, Hungary, Italy, Liberia, Spain, and the United States of America. This meeting marked the beginning of a journey that would see the IPU evolve into a global force for parliamentary dialogue and diplomacy.
As the IPU approaches its landmark 150th Assembly, in Tashkent, Uzbekistan from 5- 9 April, we look back at a few highlights from past Assemblies, celebrating the enduring spirit of collaboration between parliamentarians around the world and the global reach of the IPU.
The 2nd IPU Conference was convened in London in 1890
The 100th anniversary of the IPU was celebrated in London in 1989
The IPU's Headquarters is the House of Parliaments in Geneva
