Those in attendance at the ceremony included  Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye Numan Kurtulmus, IPU President Tulia Ackson, IPU Secretary-General Martin Chungong, along with more than 60 speakers, 40 deputy speakers, and over 1,000 legislators from 114 IPU member parliaments.

In his message to the IPU-152, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres laid stress on the central role of parliaments in translating multilateral commitments into concrete actions at the national level, thereby enhancing the effectiveness of the multilateral system.

Underscoring international cooperation, dialogue, and inclusive governance as key elements in responding to global challenges, he proposed strengthening partnerships between the UN and parliaments to promote  accountability and public trust.

In his welcoming remarks, Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye Numan Kurtulmus described the IPU-152 as an event of historical importance with a highly relevant theme, both globally and closely tied to key developments in regions. The international community shares a responsibility for building peace and justice for future generations through speeches, initiatives and ideas, as well as, more importantly, through people-oriented actions.

He emphasized  the need to strengthen the role of multilateralism and build a new international relations structure that is fairer and more effective, especially in key areas such as politics, peace, security, and international economic cooperation.

In her speech, IPU President Tulia Ackson voiced concern over the growing inequality and serious warnings about the climate crisis and its long-term consequences for the future of humanity.

She affirmed the central role of parliaments in building consensus, guiding policies, and shaping global solutions while calling on parliaments to identify three key directions: inclusiveness promotion, persistent dialogue, and long-term action for future generations, thus reinforcing multilateralism with the UN at its centre.

For his part, IPU Secretary-General Martin Chungong also underlined  the role of parliamentary diplomacy in promoting peace, cooperation, and development in regions and around the world, as well as in ensuring better quality of life for people through dialogue and cooperation, building trust, and sharing experiences.

He called on the IPU-152 to discuss and adopt two important resolutions on the role of parliaments in establishing robust mechanisms for post-conflict management and restoring fair and lasting peace; and on building an equitable and sustainable global economy with the role of parliaments in combating protectionism, reducing tariffs, and preventing corporate tax evasion.

The IPU-152 is set to run  until April 19.  Top Vietnamese legislator Tran Thanh Man  is expected to give  an important speech at its general debate.

National Assembly leader arrives in Türkiye for IPU-152 Assembly

VOV.VN - National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man and a high-level Vietnamese delegation arrived in Istanbul on April 15 to attend the 152nd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU-152) and hold bilateral activities in Türkiye.

IPU-152 attendance showcases Vietnam’s dual-track diplomatic priorities: diplomat

The upcoming participation of NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man and his spouse in the 152nd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU-152) in Istanbul, along with several bilateral activities in Türkiye, highlights Vietnam’s priorities in both multilateral and bilateral diplomacy, a Vietnamese diplomat said.