Baku, Azerbaijan, April 7. A decision has been
adopted at the fourth conference of the Parliamentary Network of
the Non-Aligned Movement, held in the capital of Uzbekistan,
Toshkent, to renew the presidency of the Network for another
three-year term, with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Parliament,
Sahiba Gafarova, continuing in this role, Trend reports.
The terms of office of the Network’s Deputy Chairs have also
been extended. During the discussion of the draft resolution, the
parliaments of the participating states expressed strong support
for extending the terms of both the chair and deputy chairs of the
Organisation.
The Toshkent Declaration was also adopted at the conference,
reflecting the unified position of the Network’s parliaments and
containing several important provisions. Amongst other matters
covered, the Declaration highlights the need for further
development of the institutional structure of the Parliamentary
Network, including ensuring the effective functioning of the Bureau
and Standing Committees, as well as continuing discussions on the
establishment of the Network’s headquarters.
The document also expresses support for the Baku Climate Pact
and the significant outcomes of COP29, as well as the right of
forcibly displaced persons from Non-Aligned Movement member states
– including members of the Western Azerbaijani community – to
return to their homes peacefully, safely, and with dignity.
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