Commonwealth Parliamentarians attended the 147th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly in Luanda, Angola from 23 to 27 October 2023. The IPU Assembly focused on the theme of ‘Parliamentary action for peace, justice and strong institutions’ (SDG 16) with Speakers and Members of Parliaments discussing the role of Legislatures in promoting a resilient and peaceful world. The President of the National Assembly of Angola, Hon. Carolina Cerqueira welcomed delegates to Luanda.

Hon. Parfait Onanga-Anyanga, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General to the African Union and Head of UNOAU said:

“By making SDG 16 on the quest for Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions the focus of the 147th IPU Assembly, the IPU is contributing to our collective efforts in furtherance of peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, providing access to justice, and building effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels.”

Commonwealth Parliamentarians attended the 147th IPU Assembly from across the CPA’s membership including Guyana; Zambia; Malawi; Seychelles; Australia; Tanzania; Nigeria; Mozambique; India; Sierra Leone; Ghana; Kenya; Fiji; Malta; Namibia; Bangladesh; Pakistan; Malaysia; Canada; United Kingdom; The Gambia; Rwanda.