A high-level Ethiopian delegation is participating in the 150th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, this week. The group, led by House of Federation Speaker Agegnehu Teshager, represents Ethiopia at one of the world’s largest gatherings of parliamentarians.  

Addressing the international forum, Speaker Agegnehu delivered Ethiopia’s national statement, reiterating the country’s commitment to multilateral cooperation through the IPU framework. He emphasized Ethiopia’s support for international efforts to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030.  

The speaker outlined Ethiopia’s domestic development priorities, noting their alignment with both the UN’s SDGs and the African Union’s Agenda 2063. He referenced Ethiopia’s ongoing national development plan as evidence of this coordinated approach.  

In his remarks, Agegnehu highlighted Ethiopia’s environmental initiatives, specifically mentioning the country’s large-scale tree planting program. He presented this as part of Ethiopia’s contribution to global climate change mitigation efforts.  

The IPU assembly, which brings together legislators from 178 member states, serves as a platform for parliamentary diplomacy and international cooperation. Ethiopia’s participation underscores its continued engagement with global governance institutions.  

The Ethiopian delegation is expected to hold bilateral meetings with other national delegations during the week-long conference. These discussions will focus on strengthening inter-parliamentary relations and sharing legislative best practices.