Brics parliamentary meet should end with joint statement: LS Speaker Om Birla
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla announced that India will host the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum, aiming for a consensus-based joint statement. The forum will focus on global governance, AI innovation, and sustainable development despite ongoing regional tensions.
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The forum serves as a platform for parliamentary diplomacy among BRICS nations, reflecting India's role in fostering international cooperation.
NEW DELHI: The 12th Brics Parliamentary Forum that India will host on Oct 26-27 is expected to see participation from member-states like Russia, Iran, China, Brazil and the UAE. Iran will be represented by Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf.According to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, the forum marks a new chapter in the history of India’s parliamentary diplomacy.Talking to reporters Friday, Birla said the forum in India would work towards consensus-based dialogue on the role of Parliament in strengthening institutions, promotion of human-centred innovation in AI and digital technologies through Parliament, more representative system of global governance and role of Parliament in ensuring a sustainable and inclusive future for Brics countries.The meeting will take place against the continued hostilities in the West Asia region.
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