Leaders discuss inclusion, innovation, and digital futures

TDT | Manama

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Bahrain is participating in the world’s largest gathering of parliamentary leaders, with a high-level delegation attending the 6th World Conference of Speakers of Parliament in Geneva.

Led by His Excellency Jamal Mohamed Fakhro, First Deputy Chairman of the Shura Council, the parliamentary delegation will represent the Kingdom of Bahrain at the three-day summit being held from July 29 to 31. Organised by the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in cooperation with the United Nations, the conference serves as a global platform for legislative leaders to exchange strategies for addressing worldwide challenges through multilateral cooperation.

Focus on inclusion

This year’s theme, ‘Parliamentary Cooperation and Multilateralism for Peace and Justice’, reflects a growing global urgency to address rising instability and social divides. The agenda includes sessions on empowering women and youth in polarised times, digital transformation, and combatting discrimination against vulnerable communities.

H.E. Jamal Fakhro is joined by H.E. Abdulnabi Salman, First Deputy Chairman of the Council of Representatives, and Dr. Bassam bin Ismail Al-Benhamad, a member of the Foreign Affairs, Defence, and National Security Committee in the Shura Council.

Building democratic bridges

Since its inception in 2000, the Speakers’ Conference has aimed to strengthen the parliamentary dimension of global governance. This year’s edition marks the culmination of two years of preparatory work by a committee comprising 20 parliamentary leaders from around the world.

Alongside debates on digital futures and peace innovation, the forum will spotlight how legislatures can accelerate progress toward the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals through enhanced international cooperation.

Global voice

The event is expected to be the most inclusive and wide-ranging yet, drawing leaders from every region to shape future parliamentary action on issues of justice, equality, and sustainable development.

Bahrain’s active participation reinforces its alignment with global legislative efforts aimed at inclusive progress and institutional resilience.