The 150th Jubilee Assembly of the Interparliamentary Union will be held in Uzbekistan on April 5—9, 2025, following the invitation by Shavkat Mirziyoyev. This was reported by the Senate press service here.
On January 30, an organizational committee meeting led by Tanzila Narbaeva took place in the Senate of the Oliy Majlis regarding the assembly. It was noted in the meeting that Uzbekistan's membership in the Interparliamentary Union was reinstated in 2017, and in the short period since, the country has significantly advanced in parliamentary governance and sustainable development, with its achievements being specifically recognized by major international organizations and foreign countries.
The Interparliamentary Union Assembly, uniting the parliaments of nearly 190 countries, is held twice a year. This event is only held in countries where parliamentary governance and the positive experiences of sustainable development are highly observed.
The holding of the 150th Assembly of the Interparliamentary Union in Uzbekistan is a historic event, as such an event is being held for the first time in the Central Asia region.
The series of meetings during the assembly, under the theme “Parliamentary action for social development and justice,” will discuss critical issues by parliamentary delegations from around the world:
- social protection and poverty reduction;
- ensuring the rule of law;
- protection of human rights;
- achieving gender equality;
- development of science, technology, and supporting the youth.
In addition, during the week, various events dedicated to the protection of human rights, ensuring gender equality, science and technology, and youth issues are planned to be organized by the committees of the Interparliamentary Union.
The holding of the 150th Assembly of the Interparliamentary Union in Uzbekistan:
- will facilitate the exchange of experience on topical issues and introduce the activities of the Uzbek parliament;
- will expand the participation of parliaments in implementing the strategy until 2030;
- will contribute to the achievement of sustainable development goals;
- human rights;
- gender equality;
- will broaden the opportunities for the youth;
- will provide an opportunity to consider the cooperation of parliaments in tackling climate change.
