The Speaker of the House of the People of Somalia delivered a speech at the 153rd IPU Assembly

The Speaker of the House of the People of the Federal Parliament of Somalia, Mr. Abdulqadir Mohamed Nur (Jama), delivered a speech at the 153rd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), which officially opened in the city of Arusha in Tanzania, bringing together leaders and representatives from various parliaments around the world.

The Speaker first thanked the government and people of Tanzania for hosting the assembly and for the warm welcome extended to the delegations participating in the meeting.

He also spoke about Somalia's vision for building an independent, transparent, inclusive parliament that is close to the people and plays a significant role in state-building, promoting democracy, and strengthening accountability of government institutions.

Abdulqadir Mohamed Nur stated that Somalia is making progress in the democratic process, noting that direct elections have taken place in the city of Mogadishu and in some of the country's federal member states, including South West, Hirshabelle, and Galmudug, while the electoral process continues in other areas.

The Speaker of the House of the People also emphasized the importance of strengthening national institutions, political dialogue, and public participation, stating that Somalia is committed to ensuring that the Parliament becomes an institution that protects the interests of the Somali people, enhances trust in government institutions, and holds the government accountable for fulfilling its responsibilities.

He stated that these issues are crucial for building a peaceful, developed, and prosperous Somalia, with parliament and other government institutions expected to strengthen their role in state-building and the development of the democratic system.

The 153rd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union is this year focusing on promoting good governance, strengthening parliamentary cooperation, and empowering communities, using inclusive participation, trust, and equal opportunities.