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Arusha hosts 153rd Inter-Parliamentary Union assembly

Arusha, Tanzania, is hosting the 153rd Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) assembly at the Arusha International Conference Centre (AICC). The event is expected to bring together over 2,000 participants, including speakers, parliamentarians, and officials from 183 member nations.

Preparations for the summit are complete, with local authorities emphasizing security and regional readiness. The assembly will serve as a platform to discuss global issues such as peace, development, and international cooperation. A key agenda item includes the election of a new IPU President following the conclusion of Dr. Tulia Ackson’s three-year term.

High-level delegates have already begun arriving in the region, including representatives from Oman, Palestine, Bangladesh, Azerbaijan, and Malawi. The summit marks a significant international presence for Tanzania, highlighting Arusha’s capacity to host major global diplomatic gatherings.

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Arusha International Conference Centre · Cristina Filip · Inter-Parliamentary Union · Mussa Azzan Zungu · Tulia Ackson