Parliamentary diplomacy will be made effective for peace and harmony: Speaker Ghimire

Kathmandu, March 29: The Speaker of the House of Representatives (HoR), Devraj Ghimire, has said that parliamentary diplomacy will be promoted effectively for world peace, and harmony and to reduce the impact of climate change.     

He said so while talking to reporters upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport after participating in the 148th General Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Geneva, Switzerland. Speaker Ghimire said that Nepal has faced geographical and regional challenges.     

He informed that there was a sideline discussion in the General Assembly regarding Nepal's participation in the non-aligned campaign and making its role effective.     

A delegation led by Speaker Ghimire left for Geneva on March 21 to participate in the General Assembly held at the head office of the IPU from March 23 to 27.     

In the General Assembly, Speaker Ghimire delivered a speech on behalf of the Federal Parliament on the topic of 'Parliamentary Diplomacy: Building Bridges for Peace and Understanding'. (RSS)