LAHORE: The Punjab Assembly is set to host the first-ever joint conference of parliamentarians from the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Asia and South-East Asia regions.

The two-day conference, titled Parliamentary Strategies for Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Futures in Asia and South-East Asia, will take place on Feb 7 and 8, offering a platform for dialogue and collaboration on shared challenges.

More than 100 delegates from 22 other legislatures across Asia and South-East Asia, including those from Sri Lanka, the Maldives, the United Kingdom, Zambia, Malaysia, and Pakistan, will attend the moot.

Among the participants will be 12 speakers, and four deputy speakers.

Key sessions include Collaborative Governance for Shared Regional Challenges, Collaborative Legislation for Inclusive and Equitable Development, Strengthening Local Governance, Climate Change and Sustainable Cities, Legislative Action for Clean Air and Resilient Urban Living, Legislate for AI, Digital Collaboration, and Social Media Governance, and Legislative Pathways for Inclusive Social Development.

The final day will feature the adoption of the Lahore Charter, a declaration that would outline commitments for regional cooperation on shared goals, such as strengthening local governance, fostering climate resilience, advancing digital transformation, and promoting reforms in education and health.

Published in Dawn, February 7th, 2025