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New Delhi, July 24 (HS). Dr. Tulia Akson, Speaker of the National Assembly of the United Republic of Tanzania and President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union, met President Draupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Wednesday.
Welcoming Dr. Axton to India, the President congratulated him on being elected President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) for 2023-26.
President Murmu said that India has been a member of the IPU for a long time. Our parliamentarians are active participants in its various committees, including the Executive Committee. She appreciated the IPU for providing a platform to parliamentarians to discuss important global issues. The President expressed confidence that as IPU President, Dr. Aksen will further strengthen understanding and dialogue among member countries. She will work towards upholding the values and objectives of the IPU, as well as use it as a platform to raise issues relevant to the global South.
The President said that India and Tanzania have traditionally enjoyed close and friendly relations. The Indian community in Tanzania serves as an important bridge for India-Tanzania friendship. He also recalled his wide-ranging discussions with President Samia Suluhu Hassan during her State visit in October 2023.
