Tashkent, Uzbekistan — A Guyanese Parliamentary Delegation, led by the Hon. Manzoor Nadir, M.P., Speaker of the National Assembly and Member of the Governing Council of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), is currently participating in the 150th Assembly of the IPU and related meetings. The Assembly is being held at the International Congress Centre in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, during the period April 4–9, 2025.
The Guyanese Delegation includes the Hon. Kwame W.E. McCoy, M.P., Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister and candidate for elections to the Bureau of the IPU’s Third Standing Committee on Democracy and Human Rights; the Hon. Dawn Hastings-Williams, M.P., Member of the IPU Governing Council; the Hon. Sarah Browne, M.P., Parliamentary Secretary; the Hon. Coretta McDonald, M.P., Opposition Member of Parliament; Mr. Sherlock Isaacs, A.A., Clerk of the National Assembly and Member of the IPU’s Association of Secretaries General of Parliament; Ms. Carlleta Charles, Parliamentary Executive Officer and Secretary to the Delegation; and Mr. Yannick December, Public Relations Officer, Parliament of Guyana.
Held under the overarching theme, “Parliamentary Action for Social Development and Justice,” the Assembly is focusing on critical global issues including poverty eradication, decent work, social inclusion, and the enhanced participation of marginalised groups in decision-making processes.
Key activities scheduled for the week include:
- General Debate on the theme of social development and justice;
- Special accountability segment on the implementation of IPU resolutions;
- Discussions on the role of Parliaments in advancing a two-State solution in Palestine;
- Examination of parliamentary strategies to address the impact of conflict on sustainable development;
- Consideration of amendments to the IPU Statutes and Rules.
- Elections to IPU offices.
The Assembly will culminate with the adoption of an outcome document reflecting the key positions and commitments made during the General Debate.
The Inter-Parliamentary Union, founded in 1889, is the global organisation of national Parliaments, currently comprising 182 members. The IPU works to strengthen parliamentary diplomacy, promote peace, and foster sustainable development worldwide. From its modest beginnings in Paris with representatives from nine nations, the IPU has evolved into the premier international forum for parliamentary dialogue and cooperation.
