IPU Secretary General Martin Chungong has received a high number of visits from new permanent representatives to the United Nations in Geneva over recent weeks. The ambassadors have included Ma Zhaoxu of China, Vaqif Sadiqov of Azerbaijan, Kinga Singye of Bhutan, Carla María Rodríguez Mancia of Guatemala, Daniiar Mukashev of the Kyrgyz Republic and Anna Korka of Greece. In welcoming them to IPU Headquarters, Mr Chungong restated his commitment to reach out to the Geneva-based diplomatic community in a bid to strengthen relations with their respective parliaments.
Impact
The IPU facilitates parliamentary diplomacy and empowers parliaments and parliamentarians to promote peace, democracy and sustainable development around the world.
