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Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla attended the opening ceremony of the 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Barbados on Wednesday, joining Speakers and parliamentary leaders from around the world.

 

The conference, held under the theme ‘The Commonwealth – A Global Partner’, emphasised the importance of dialogue, cooperation and shared democratic values in fostering a fairer and more inclusive global order.

 

“Truly inspiring to attend the Opening Ceremony of the 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Barbados, alongside Speakers and leaders from around the world. ‘The Commonwealth – A Global Partner’ reminds us that through dialogue, cooperation & shared democratic values, we can build a fairer, more inclusive world together,” Birla posted on X.

 

https://twitter.com/ombirlakota/status/1975751685982331373

 

An Indian parliamentary delegation led by Birla arrived in Bridgetown earlier in the day to participate in the conference, which will continue until 12 October. Upon arrival, Birla shared, “Landed in Bridgetown, Barbados for the 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference. As nations with shared democratic traditions, the Commonwealth offers a unique platform to shape a more inclusive and cooperative global order.”

 

The Indian delegation includes Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha Harivansh Narayan Singh; MP (Lok Sabha) Anurag Sharma; MP (Lok Sabha) D. Purandeswari; MP (Lok Sabha) K. Sudhakar; MP (Rajya Sabha) Rekha Sharma; MP (Rajya Sabha) Ajeet Madhavrao Gopchade; Secretary General, Lok Sabha Utpal Kumar Singh; and Secretary General, Rajya Sabha P.C. Mody.

 

During the conference, seven workshops will be held on various subjects. Birla is set to chair the workshop on ‘Leveraging Technology: Enhancing Democracy through Digital Transformations and Tackling the Digital Divide’.

 

Additionally, MP D. Purandeswari will attend the meeting of the ‘Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians (CWP) Steering Committee’ and participate as a panellist in the CWP session on ‘Good Practices and Strategies to Realising Gender-Sensitive Parliaments across the Commonwealth’.

 

During his stay, Birla is also expected to meet the leadership of Barbados and engage with members of the Indian diaspora in the country.