Uzbekistan to host historic inter-parliamentary assembly, first in Central Asia
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (MNTV) – For the first time in Central Asia, Uzbekistan’s capital Tashkent will host the 150th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) from April 5 to 9, bringing together around 2,000 delegates from 181 countries, including 15 observer states and more than 25 international and interparliamentary organizations.
According to Gazeta.uz, Uzbekistan’s parliament, the Oliy Majlis, announced that President Shavkat Mirziyoyev is set to deliver a keynote address at the event. The assembly’s theme, “Parliamentary Movement for Social Development and Justice,” will guide discussions on poverty reduction, decent working conditions, social inclusion, and increasing the participation of marginalized communities in decision-making.
The IPU Forum of Women Parliamentarians will mark its 40th anniversary, addressing the stagnation of female representation in global politics, with women making up only 27.2% of parliamentarians worldwide. Other key discussions include resolutions on advancing a two-state solution for Palestine and mitigating the impact of conflicts on sustainable development.
The assembly will convene the IPU’s major bodies, including its four permanent committees, the Forum of Young Parliamentarians, the Committee on the Human Rights of Parliamentarians, and the Task Force on the War in Ukraine.
Founded in 1889, the IPU is the world’s first multilateral political organization, fostering global parliamentary dialogue. Its first meeting was held in Paris with representatives from nine countries. Today, it unites 181 national parliaments, with Belize set to become the 182nd member during the Tashkent assembly.
Uzbekistan secured the hosting rights last year when Senate Chairperson Tanzila Narbayeva and IPU Secretary-General Martin Chungong signed an agreement at the 148th IPU Assembly in Geneva. At the time, Narbayeva emphasized the role of parliamentary diplomacy in promoting peace, stability, and the protection of vulnerable groups.
The event marks a significant moment for Uzbekistan as it seeks to strengthen its international parliamentary ties and position itself as a key player in global governance discussions.
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