G20 Parliamentary leaders on Friday agreed to continue to engage in parliamentary diplomacy and dialogue in relevant fora as a catalyst for promoting international peace, prosperity and harmony, including supporting the peaceful resolution of conflicts and disputes.
Meanwhile, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla advocated for engaging parliamentary diplomacy as a medium for a better future for humanity. He was addressing the inaugural ceremony of P20 meeting under India’s G20 Presidency, which later unanimously adopted a joint statement. In a the joint statement, the speakers of Parliaments of G20 countries, condemned terrorism in all forms and manifestations, including those on the basis of xenophobia, racism and other forms of intolerance, or in the name of religion or belief, recognising the commitment of all religions to peace. The joint statement comes against the backdrop of the lingering war in Ukraine and the recent outbreak of conflict between Israel and the Hamas.
The Parliamentary leaders said terrorism constituted one of the most serious threats to international peace and security. “We strongly condemn all terrorist acts against critical infrastructure, including critical energy facilities, and against other vulnerable targets,” the joint statement said.
