9th Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians:

Vietnam affirms priority and interest in youth and global issues facing youth today

The 9th Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians adopted a Statement on “The role of youth in accelerating the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through digital transformation and innovation”.
The 9th Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians, which was hosted by the Vietnamese National Assembly, is the largest multilateral foreign affairs event in 2023 hosted by Vietnam, attracting the participation of more than 200 young parliamentarians and delegates from more than 70 IPU member Parliaments and representatives from international organisations. (Photo: DUY LINH)
The 9th Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians, which was hosted by the Vietnamese National Assembly, is the largest multilateral foreign affairs event in 2023 hosted by Vietnam, attracting the participation of more than 200 young parliamentarians and delegates from more than 70 IPU member Parliaments and representatives from international organisations. (Photo: DUY LINH)

This is the first Statement of the Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians after nine editions. That demonstrates the determination, high consensus and strong commitment of young Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) parliamentarians in promoting the implementation of the SDGs on a global scale.

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Themed “The role of youth in accelerating the achievement of the SDGs through digital transformation and innovation” and thematic discussion sessions on “digital transformation”, “innovation and startup” and “promoting respect for cultural diversity in support of sustainable development”, the discussions took place enthusiastically, attracting the attention and follow-up of a large number of delegates. (Photo: DUY LINH)

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Domestic and international delegates attend the conference. (Photo: DUY LINH)

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President of the IPU Duarte Pacheco speaks at the conference. (Photo: DUY LINH)

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NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue speaks at the conference. (Photo: DUY LINH)

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An overview of the thematic discussion session on “promoting respect for cultural diversity in support of sustainable development”. (Photo: DUY LINH)

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Young parliamentarians from across the world meet and exchange at the conference. (Photo: DUY LINH)

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Delegates from other countries visit an exhibition on renewal achievements and One Commune One Product (OCOP) programme’s products, themed “Vietnam’s Aspiration”. (Photo: DUY LINH)

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Delegates from Vietnam and other countries pose for a photo at the conference. (Photo: DUY LINH)

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Volunteers support delegates attending the conference. (Photo: DUY LINH)