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Arusha, Tanzania - The Guyana Delegation to the 153rd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) has extended congratulations to Mr. Milton Dick, Speaker of the House of Representatives of Australia, on his election as the 32nd President of the IPU.

Mr. Dick was elected by secret ballot, securing 56 per cent of the vote in the first round. He succeeds Dr. Tulia Ackson of the United Republic of Tanzania, whose three-year mandate concluded at the end of the Assembly.

The Guyana delegation, led by Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Manzoor Nadir, congratulated the newly elected President and expressed confidence in his leadership in advancing parliamentary cooperation, dialogue and democratic governance globally.

As Speaker of Australia’s House of Representatives since 2022, Mr. Dick has emphasised impartiality, inclusion and parliamentary diplomacy. He has also served as Vice-President of the IPU Executive Committee, representing the Asia-Pacific Group.

The election took place during the 153rd IPU Assembly in Arusha, which brought together nearly 700 Parliamentarians from more than 130 countries to deliberate on global challenges and strengthen parliamentary engagement.

The Assembly’s discussions focused on good governance, inclusive development, human rights, disability inclusion, climate resilience and parliamentary diplomacy amid ongoing global conflicts.

The Guyana delegation reaffirmed its commitment to working with the new IPU President and fellow member Parliaments to advance the organisation’s objectives of promoting peace, democracy, human rights and sustainable development.

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