Lao National Assembly Celebrates International Day of Parliamentarism

Through the ongoing Fifth Extraordinary Session of the Lao Nationwide Meeting, constituents from the Ninth Nationwide Meeting Laws celebrated the 134th anniversary of the Worldwide Day of Parliamentarism.

President of the Lao Nationwide Meeting, Xaysomphone Phomvihane, learn a message of appreciation to commemorate the 134th anniversary, saying, “I lengthen my heartfelt greatest needs to the leaders and members from IPU member international locations, in addition to all of the members of the Ninth Nationwide Meeting of Laos.” 

Since becoming a member of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) on 4 April 1990, the Lao Nationwide Meeting has actively participated within the Basic Meeting and conferences at numerous ranges inside the group.

Laos’ energetic participation in IPU displays the federal government’s dedication to advancing peace, stability, and safety within the area.

The date of 30 June serves as a possibility to commemorate and consider the efficiency of legislative our bodies as representatives of the folks’s rights, pursuits, and aspirations, as adopted by the Worldwide Parliamentary Union and the United Nations Basic Meeting.

This yr’s World Parliament Day celebration carries the theme “Parliaments for the Planet.” This subject aligns with the challenges the world presently faces, equivalent to pure disasters, famine, inflation, vitality issues, financial stagnation, and army conflicts in numerous areas.

These challenges have closely impacted socio-economic growth and the lives of individuals in each developed and creating international locations, together with Laos.

Whereas addressing the Nationwide Meeting, Mr. Phomvihane mentioned, “Members of Parliament, as representatives of the Lao folks, stand able to proceed cooperating and supporting the varied plans of the Inter-Parliamentary Union.”

The Inter-Parliamentary Union, or IPU, is a world parliamentary group of 178 member international locations and 14 worldwide organizations. Its goal is to supply a platform for communication, coordination, and alternate of experiences amongst parliaments and parliamentarians worldwide.