A parliamentary forum dedicated to the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries opened in the ‘Avaza’ National Tourist Zone. The event brought together parliamentarians from around the world to discuss the role of legislative bodies in implementing the new Awaza Programme of Action (APoA), IIC reports.

The forum is attended by representatives of national parliaments, international organisations, academia, civil society and business. Key partners include the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA), confirming the high status of the meeting.

The aim of the forum is to develop parliamentary recommendations and mechanisms for the effective implementation of the APoA, as well as to discuss challenges and opportunities for landlocked countries.

The forum programme includes a high-level segment and interactive panel discussions, where participants will exchange experiences and discuss the integration of APoA priorities into the legislative and oversight activities of parliaments.