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A delegation from the House of Representatives comprising MPs Eleni Mavrou and Christos Orphanides participates in the deliberations of the 62nd World Conference of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) which began yesterday in London.

 

A delegation from the House of Representatives comprising MPs Eleni Mavrou and Christos Orphanides participates in the deliberations of the 62nd World Conference of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) which began yesterday in London.

In the framework of the Conference, which brings together 53 member countries with more than 600 participants, MP Christos Orphanides participated in a panel discussion on the role of parliamentarians in promoting and implementing sustainable development goals of the United Nations.

Emphasizing that issues such as climate change, sustainable development, the eradication of poverty and the fight against terrorism can not be addressed in isolation, he said the complexity of the challenges facing parliaments necessitates collective action.

Orphanides stressed that the Commonwealth is rich in resources and has huge financial and human resources which through collective action can be utilized to the maximum in connection with the United Nations Goals, noting that strengthening regional cooperation is an essential step for the further expansion of the sustainable development.

Recalling that 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is an ideal starting point for the coordination of actions to achieve the objective of peace, security and prosperity, Orphanides noted that the Agenda places special emphasis on cooperation for peaceful, fair and inclusive society worldwide level.

Referring to the role of Parliaments, Cypriot MP argued that they have a duty to work for the promotion of measures that will lead to the establishment of these objectives ensuring through the legislative process and parliamentary control the legitimacy of the institutional structures that ensure the fair administration of justice and the respect of the rule of law.

He also stressed the importance of citizen participation, arguing that an approach should be adopted that allows citizens to have a say and a role in decision-making.

In the framework of the Conference, which brings together 53 member countries with more than 600 participants, MP Christos Orphanides participated in a panel discussion on the role of parliamentarians in promoting and implementing sustainable development goals of the United Nations.

Emphasizing that issues such as climate change, sustainable development, the eradication of poverty and the fight against terrorism can not be addressed in isolation, he said the complexity of the challenges facing parliaments necessitates collective action.

Orphanides stressed that the Commonwealth is rich in resources and has huge financial and human resources which through collective action can be utilized to the maximum in connection with the United Nations Goals, noting that strengthening regional cooperation is an essential step for the further expansion of the sustainable development.

Recalling that 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is an ideal starting point for the coordination of actions to achieve the objective of peace, security and prosperity, Orphanides noted that the Agenda places special emphasis on cooperation for peaceful, fair and inclusive society worldwide level.

Referring to the role of Parliaments, Cypriot MP argued that they have a duty to work for the promotion of measures that will lead to the establishment of these objectives ensuring through the legislative process and parliamentary control the legitimacy of the institutional structures that ensure the fair administration of justice and the respect of the rule of law.

He also stressed the importance of citizen participation, arguing that an approach should be adopted that allows citizens to have a say and a role in decision-making.

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