What Happened at the Asian Parliamentary Assembly Meeting in Moscow?
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Key Takeaways
- India's active participation in international forums like the APA.
- Emphasis on peace and human rights in Asian cooperation.
- Collaboration among parliamentarians to address common challenges.
- Fostering social justice and welfare for Asian populations.
- Integration among Asian nations to harness regional resources.
Moscow, Oct 29 (NationPress) A three-member delegation of Indian MPs - comprising Rajkumar Chahar, C N Manjunath, and V Sivadasan - participated in the meeting of the Asian Parliamentary Assembly Standing Committee on Social and Cultural Affairs in Moscow on Wednesday.
According to a post shared on X by the Indian Embassy in Russia, "An Indian delegation, including Honourable Members of Parliament Shri Rajkumar Chahar and Dr CN Manjunath from the Lok Sabha and Dr. V Sivadasan from the Rajya Sabha participated in the meeting of the Asian Parliamentary Assembly Standing Committee on Social and Cultural Affairs held today in Moscow."
The Asian Parliamentary Assembly (APA), established in 2006 during the Seventh Session of the Association of Asian Parliamentary for Peace (AAPP) formed in 1999, aims to foster cooperation among Asian nations.
APA serves as a platform for lawmakers to share insights and formulate strategies to promote peace across Asia and globally, facilitating cooperation and coordination among parliamentarians in support of human rights and humanitarian values.
The assembly's objectives include advocating for freedom, social justice, peace, security, and camaraderie among its members; sharing contemporary knowledge to boost progress and equality; collaboratively leveraging human and natural resources; ensuring welfare for the health and nutrition of its population; and fostering integration among Asian nations to harness regional potential.