P20 Parliamentary Speakers Summit: PM Modi to inaugurate, know who all are attending

The Summit is all set to commence at the newly constructed India International Convention and Expo Centre (IICC) in Yashobhoomi, Dwarka, New Delhi.

New Delhi: After a successful G20 Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 9th P20 Summit on October 13. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will grace the occasion. Besides, presiding officers of the Parliaments of G20 Nations, presiding officers of Parliaments of invited countries will also attend the Summit.

Notably, the President of the Pan African Parliament will be making their inaugural participation in the P-20 Summit hosted in India. The Summit will be held at the newly constructed India International Convention and Expo Centre (IICC) in Yashobhoomi, Dwarka, New Delhi. Arthur César Pereira de Lira, President of the Chamber of Deputies, Brazil, Speaker of the House of Commons, Lindsay Hoyle, President of Pan African Union Dr. Ashebir W Gayo, Ana Lilia Rivera, President of the Senate, Mexico, Kim Jin-pyo, Speaker of the National Assembly, Republic of Korea, Amos Masondo, Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces, South Africa.

Shaikh Abdulmalik Abdullah Al Khalili, Chairman of the State Council, Oman, and Duarte Pacheco, President, IPU have arrived today to attend the Summit. Dr. Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury, Speaker of Parliament of Bangladesh arrived on October 10. Presiding officers of both Houses of Parliament of Australia, Senator Sue Lines, President of the Senate of Australia, and Milton Dick, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Australia arrived in New Delhi on October 7 to attend the Summit.

Adhering to the philosophy of "VASUDHAIVA KUTUMBAKAM" — Parliaments for One Earth, One Family, One Future, the Summit highlights the importance of global unity and cooperation. It emphasizes the idea that our world is one interconnected family and that our collective actions today shape the future for all.

This theme serves as a reminder to parliaments and nations worldwide that addressing global challenges, such as sustainable development, climate change, gender equality, and peace requires collaborative efforts, transcending borders and differences. It embodies the spirit of coming together as a global community to build a better future for everyone, leaving no one behind.

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The two-day Summit will deliberate on the following subjects of contemporary relevance 2030 for SDGs: Showcasing achievements, accelerating progress; sustainable energy transition gateway to a Green future, mainstreaming gender equality — from women’s development to women-led development, and transformation in peoples’ lives through public digital platforms.

These subjects underscore the immediate imperative of tackling the critical global issues the world is facing today. Together, they encompass a holistic strategy aimed at creating a more equitable, inclusive, and sustainable future that benefits everyone.

The 9th P-20 Summit will be preceded by a Parliamentary Forum on LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) scheduled for October 12, leading up to the main event on October 13-14. The LiFE movement initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in June 2022, is a worldwide endeavour dedicated to advocating sustainable lifestyles and safeguarding our environment.

The Parliamentary Forum on LiFE will bring together parliamentarians from G-20 nations along with invited countries and international organizations to deliberate on strategies for advancing sustainable lifestyles and combating climate change.

This forum holds substantial significance, serving as a platform for parliamentarians to exchange insights and successful approaches to the promotion of sustainable living. Furthermore, it will play a pivotal role in increasing awareness of the LiFE movement and its overarching objectives.

In conjunction with the Summit, an exhibition titled 'Mother of Democracy' will be organized, shedding light on India's ancient and participatory democratic traditions. At the culmination of the Summit, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will deliver the Valedictory address on October 14.