In his message to IPU-152, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres underlined international cooperation, dialogue, and inclusive governance as key elements in responding to global challenges, and proposed promoting partnerships between the UN and parliaments to enhance accountability and public trust.
Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey Numan Kurtulmus said the international community shares a responsibility for building peace and justice for future generations, not only through speeches, initiatives or ideas, but more importantly, through people-oriented actions.
IPU President Tulia Ackson voiced concern over the growing inequality and serious warnings about the climate crisis and its long-term consequences for the future of humanity.
