Morocco at the International Parliamentary Union Assembly in Tanzania

The 153rd Assembly of the International Parliamentary Union (IPU) commenced on Monday in Arusha, Tanzania, featuring representatives from parliaments around the globe, including a delegation from Morocco. This significant event runs until October 9, 2026, and is centered on the theme of "Enhancing Good Governance and Empowering Communities through Inclusion, Trust, and Opportunities for All." The Moroccan delegation is led by Mohamed Ould Rachid, the President of the Council of Advisors.

Key Discussions and Initiatives

The agenda for this assembly includes a variety of important discussions, particularly focusing on the main theme of the session. Among the key topics, parliamentarians will explore strategies aimed at promoting the rights of individuals with disabilities and facilitating their empowerment. Additionally, the assembly will review reports from various permanent committees of the IPU. Various governing bodies of the IPU will also convene, including its governing council, permanent committees, the Human Rights Committee for Parliamentarians, and forums focused on women parliamentarians and young parliamentarians.

This assembly will feature a series of meetings and workshops addressing several contemporary issues, such as military artificial intelligence, oversight of extractive industries, maritime security during conflicts, and healthy food in the context of climate change, alongside a review of the United Nations Charter. A resolution is expected to be adopted regarding parliamentary strategies aimed at enhancing the rights and empowerment of individuals with disabilities, as well as a final document addressing the overarching theme of the discussions.

The 153rd session is particularly notable for the election of a new President of the International Parliamentary Union for a three-year term, succeeding the outgoing President, Tanzania’s Tuleya Akson, whose term concludes in October. Established in 1889, the IPU serves as the global organization for national parliaments, currently comprising 183 national member parliaments and 15 regional parliamentary bodies, dedicated to fostering parliamentary dialogue, cooperation, democracy, peace, and sustainable development.

As reported by hespress.com.