Theme: Peace & Security

The United Nations Office at Geneva, Switzerland

IPU prepares for world’s top parliamentarians to meet in Geneva

The Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), in close collaboration with the United Nations, is pleased to announce that the Sixth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament will take place from 29 to 31 July 2025 at the Palais des Nations, United Nations Office at Geneva. Established in 2000 by the IPU, the World Conference of Speakers of Parliament brings […]

Interparliamentary visit underscores vital bilateral links between UK and Jordan

BGIPU was delighted to host a delegation from Jordan from 12 until 16 May 2025. The visit was led by Captain Zuhair Mohammed Al-Khashman, and also included Dr Omer Al-Khawaled, Prof. Tamara Naser Eddin, Dr Hussein Al-Tarawneh, Dr. Ibrahim Al-Tarawneh, and Mohammad Al-Muharameh.    The visit began with an introduction to Parliament and the Westminster Parliamentary […]

Parliamentary leaders from Chad, Gabon and Guinea meet in Libreville

IPU supports Libreville conference exploring pathways for post-transition parliaments

A high-level conference for parliaments in West and Central Africa currently experiencing transitions, focusing on The role of transitional legislative institutions in restoring a sustainable constitutional order, has concluded in Libreville, Gabon. The two-day event, on 5 and 6 May 2025, offered an opportunity for parliamentary leaders from Chad, Gabon and Guinea to exchange views […]

The IPU Assembly was attended by some 740 MPs among 1400 delegates with over 100 Speakers and Deputy Speakers attending.

150th IPU Assembly delivers vital outcomes for UK delegation in Tashkent

BGIPU Chair, Fabian Hamilton MP, said attending the 150th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Tashkent was both an honour and a humbling reminder of the essential role parliamentarians play in shaping the world’s response to our shared challenges. In his first time leading the UK delegation, Mr Hamilton MP said he was very […]

Secretary General, Martin Chungong, President of the Senate of Uzbekistan, Tanzila Narbayeva and IPU President Tulia Ackson at the 150th IPU Assembly in Tahskent © IPU

Parliamentarians champion social development and justice at Tashkent Assembly

The Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) has successfully concluded its 150th Assembly in Tashkent, hosted by the Parliament of Uzbekistan. This landmark Assembly gathered nearly 1400 delegates, including some 740 members of parliament from approximately 130 countries. The presence of over 100 Speakers and Deputy Speakers of Parliament underscored the increasing recognition of parliamentary diplomacy as a vital complement […]

©IPU Secretary General with Speakers from Colombia and Costa Rica

Inter-Parliamentary Union Secretary General visits Colombia and Costa Rica

IPU Secretary General Martin Chungong visited Colombia and Costa Rica in March 2025 as part of broader efforts to better understand and engage with Latin American Member Parliaments, and to encourage their active participation in the work of the IPU. Colombia In Colombia, Mr. Chungong met key parliamentary figures, including Mr. Efraín Cepeda (President of […]

Tashkent City Congress Centre

Milestone 150th IPU Assembly to take place in Uzbekistan in early April

The Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) will hold its 150th Assembly in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, from 5 to 9 April 2025, hosted by the Parliament of Uzbekistan. The overall theme Parliamentary action for social development and justice will cover topics such as eradicating poverty, promoting decent work, fostering social inclusion, and increasing the participation of marginalized groups in decision-making. Key […]

Delegation pictured on the House of Commons terrace with members of BGIPU Executive Committee

Delegation from Albania help to deepen already strong ties between two countries

BGIPU had the pleasure of hosting a delegation from the Parliament of the Republic of Albania from Monday 24 February to Tuesday 25 February. The delegation was led by Mr Lavdrim Krashi, Chair of the Albania-UK Friendship group and was comprised of Jorida Tabaku, Pandeli Majko, Pranvera Resulaj and Bledjon Nallbati. They were accompanied by […]