132nd IPU Assembly opens

In his opening speech, National Assembly (NA) Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung said the IPU-132's theme, "The Sustainable Development Goals: Turning words into action," is extremely important at a time when the 15-year period, 2000-2015, for implementation of Millennium Development Goals was about to finish and the United Nations was to adopt an agenda for post-2015 development.

The IPU is an important channel for lawmakers to promote multilateral cooperation, human rights, gender quality and democracy in the world.

The Ha Noi Declaration to be issued at the event is to confirm strong commitments by MPs in order to mobilize financial resources, provide technical assistance and facilitate legislative work for sustainable development.

The IPU-132 brought together over 160 participating international delegations, including those from member parliaments, associate members, and foreign organisations. 

During the five-day event, participants will attend 70 sessions, discussing and adopting several draft resolutions on cyber warfare, water governance, and international law in relation with national sovereignty.

                                                                                                                                        By Vien Nhu