Om Birla Addresses 149th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in News | Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla addressed the 149th IPU Assembly, advocating multilateralism and STI cooperation. |
| Edition | 149th Assembly |
| Name | Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly |
| Organized by | Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) |
| Place | IPU Headquarters, Geneva, Switzerland |
| Theme | "Harnessing Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) for a more peaceful and sustainable future" |
| If in India/International, Last Time Held | Last IPU Assembly in India: 1969; Geneva regularly hosts IPU Assemblies as its headquarters. |
| Chairmanship | President of the IPU, Duarte Pacheco |
| Organization Facts | Head: Duarte Pacheco; Founded: June 30, 1889 |
| Important Takeaways | Emphasis on multilateralism, peace, sustainability; Jamaica rejoined IPU as 181st member |
| Announcement by Indian Leader | Om Birla stressed dialogue, cooperation, and the role of STI in sustainable development and global peace. |
| Next Summit | The 150th IPU Assembly is expected in 2025 (location TBA). |