BAKU, Azerbaijan, January 26. During
Azerbaijan’s chairmanship of the Asian Parliamentary Assembly
(APA), the country made active efforts to deepen cooperation and
dialogue within the organization, Azerbaijan's Parliament Speaker
Sahiba Gafarova stated, Trend reports.
Speaking at the 16th plenary session of the APA held in the
Kingdom of Bahrain, Gafarova outlined the achievements recorded
during Azerbaijan’s chairmanship. She noted that at a time when the
20th anniversary of the APA’s establishment is being marked this
year, the Assembly has evolved into an important multilateral
platform for constructive dialogue and solidarity.
According to the Speaker, the APA’s membership expanded during
Azerbaijan’s chairmanship. She emphasized that particular attention
was paid to institutional development, including the resumption of
bureau meetings, which are now held within the framework of
Standing Committee sessions.
The meeting noted that these changes have enabled more prompt
consideration and discussion of issues on the Assembly’s agenda. In
addition, significant focus was placed on establishing new
mechanisms to strengthen the APA’s activities, including
Azerbaijan’s initiative to create a Commission on Women.
Gafarova also highlighted that consensus was reached on a
decision regarding the formation of the APA’s budget during
Azerbaijan’s chairmanship, a step described as crucial for
expanding the Assembly’s capabilities and effectiveness.
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