HP Speaker Kuldeep Pathania to Join 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum
Himachal Pradesh Assembly Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania joins the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum in New Delhi to discuss global governance and AI.
In a significant move for parliamentary diplomacy, the Speaker of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly, Kuldeep Singh Pathania, is set to participate in the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum. The prestigious international event is scheduled to take place at the Parliament House in New Delhi on October 26 and 27.
Speaker Pathania's attendance follows a special invitation extended by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. He is scheduled to depart from Shimla for the national capital on October 25. Beyond his attendance, Pathania is also expected to address the forum during its proceedings, bringing a state perspective to the international dialogue.
A Global Gathering of Legislators
The forum is poised to be a massive diplomatic assembly, bringing together presiding officers and parliamentary delegations from 11 BRICS member nations along with 10 partner countries. The event will be hosted in the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan, with the official inauguration taking place on October 26.
Adding to the gravity of the event, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend as a special guest and address the gathering. The entire conference will be presided over by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, who noted that this forum marks a "new chapter" in the history of India's parliamentary diplomacy.
Centering People in Development
The theme for this two-day conference is “Strengthening parliaments that place people, society, and their real needs at the centre of development.” The discussions are designed to ensure that legislative bodies remain responsive to the actual needs of the citizens they serve.
Key Areas of Deliberation
The forum will focus on several critical global challenges and development priorities, including:
- Parliamentary Resilience: Strengthening the ability of parliaments to function effectively