IPU Assembly #150

150th IPU Assembly: Lok Sabha Speaker led the Indian delegation at the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

India-Uzbekistan Ties: India and Uzbekistan share historical and cultural ties that should be deepened through collaboration in digital technologies, AI, renewable energy, and peaceful nuclear energy.

“Nari Shakti Vandan Act”: India emphasized inclusive democracy through the “Nari Shakti Vandan Act”, ensuring greater women representation.

“Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” & “Sarvajan Hitaya”: India upholds universal values of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” (The World is One Family) and “Sarvajan Hitaya” (For the Welfare of All).

Parliamentary Cooperation: Proposed regular parliamentary exchanges with Uzbekistan, Israel and Kazakhstan to share best practices and strengthen relations.

India-Uzbekistan Strategic Partnership: Focus on strengthening cooperation in economy, defense, education, and trade; India is now among Uzbekistan’s top 10 trade partners.

Uzbekistan Appreciation: Congratulated Uzbekistan for successfully hosting the 150th IPU Assembly.

India-Israel Partnership: Highlighted long-standing strategic partnership based on democratic values and collaboration in technology, agriculture, and defense.

India-Kazakhstan Relations: Proposed regular dialogues between parliaments to exchange best practices; acknowledged growing cooperation in defense, security, digital technology, energy, and space.

Tribute to Lal Bahadur Shastri: Lok Sabha Speaker and the Indian delegation paid floral tributes to former PM Lal Bahadur Shastri in Tashkent.