Bridgetown : Om Birla Commonwealth meet kicked off as Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla attended the opening ceremony of the 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Barbados, joining Speakers and leaders from around the world. His presence highlights India’s active role in global parliamentary diplomacy and strengthens ties with Commonwealth nations.
Held under the theme ‘The Commonwealth – A Global Partner’, the event underscored the importance of dialogue, cooperation, and shared democratic values in building a fairer and more inclusive world.
“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 on Wednesday.
Earlier in the day, an Indian Parliamentary delegation led by Birla arrived in Bridgetown, Barbados, to participate in the 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference, which is scheduled to continue until October 12. Additionally, the delegation will engage with other global leaders during the event.
After arriving in the Caribbean nation, Birla posted, “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.
Birla will also meet with the leadership of Barbados and engage with members of the Indian diaspora during his stay.
During the conference, seven workshops will be held on various subjects. The Lok Sabha Speaker would be chairing the Workshop on ‘Leveraging Technology: Enhancing Democracy through Digital Transformations and Tackling the Digital Divide’.
Additionally, during the visit, Lok Sabha MP D. Purandeswari would be attending the meeting of the ‘Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians (CWP) Steering Committee’.
She will also be a panellist at the CWP Conference session on the topic ‘Good Practices and Strategies to Realising Gender-Sensitive Parliaments across the Commonwealth’.
–IANS
