Strengthening confidence in the creative and dynamic contributions of young parliamentarians in addressing global challenges

At the end of the first working day, delegates of the 9th Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians participated in lively discussions on "Digital Transformation" and "Innovation and Entrepreneurship", bringing to the conference many ideas and sharing experiences in digital transformation of each country. IPU President Duarte Pacheco expressed his delight at the results achieved after the discussions, demonstrating the role of young parliamentarians in solving challenges, shaping the future of the world, and further strengthening the countries' confidence in the dynamic contributions of young parliamentarians to the challenges of innovation.

Reporter: Mr. President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union Duarte Pacheco, the 9th Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians has the highest goal of promoting the role of young parliamentarians in parliamentary activities. In the discussion sessions of the first working day, how do you evaluate the proactiveness of young parliamentarians in today's discussion sessions to improve and change the common problems that the world is facing, towards a better future?

Mr. Duarte Pacheco, President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union IPU

Mr. Duarte Pacheco, President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU): It can be said that today, we have had very special and very important topics of discussion, because we want to achieve the sustainable development goals. These are really urgent topics for all of humanity, especially with the issue of climate change, storms, floods, which are happening everywhere. Rising sea levels are destroying islands and some countries can disappear at any time.

We can only solve the problem by finding the optimal solution for sustainable development. But to achieve sustainable development, innovation is necessary because if we do it the old way, the result will remain the same.

That means we need to innovate and Vietnam is a good example. Vietnam is very dynamic. You have applied innovation right in production. At the exhibition that opened yesterday, we saw culture and traditional products, fruits and vegetables that can bring added value. In this way, Vietnam will have access to the market and bring better profits to the producers. This is what we need to do.

And to achieve that, we need to join hands, that is why the discussion sessions at the Global Meeting of Young Parliamentarians are so important. Young people and more than 80 delegations have come together, not just for a single country, but to join hands to solve the problems of humanity. As long as we agree to act together for sustainable development goals, it is possible. Changing ideas, identifying and implementing projects well, pointing out mistakes, I believe everything will be achieved. I believe that all politicians are trying to do the best. At the discussion sessions, there is a diversification of ideas on promoting digital transformation such as digitalization, innovation to achieve sustainable development goals. Today I feel the dynamism of young parliamentarians, because if anyone can change the world, it is the youth. So we need to cooperate with them.

Panorama of the Opening Ceremony of the 9th Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians

Reporter: So what do you think about the views of young parliamentarians giving their opinions at this Conference on promoting inclusiveness and respecting diversity as a driving force for sustainable development and peace ?

Mr. Duarte Pacheco, President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU): It can be said that they brought new ideas, new ways to solve problems. No longer the old way of doing things, the old way of thinking, the young parliamentarians brought different approaches. Of course, we hope to have concrete results from this conference. Not only to talk about the problems, but also to have good answers. Then, when everyone returns, they will try to share the issues agreed upon at this Conference in their own countries, saying "why don't we try? Vietnam is doing it, they have put forward policies that we can also incorporate", as well as learn from other countries with concrete results after the discussion sessions.

President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue visited the exhibition.

Reporter: What do you think about Vietnam's preparations for this conference?

Mr. Duarte Pacheco, President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union IPU: I appreciate that Vietnam and the Vietnamese National Assembly have made excellent preparations, very thoughtful and respectful. The IPU General Assembly was held in Vietnam 8 years ago, the 2015 conference was very successful. And from that, we understood that we could organize everything in Vietnam, not only because of the location, but because your country is always ready to take the lead, a perfect organization, a perfect preparation. Not only the Organizing Committee but also the Parliamentarians themselves have made positive contributions, ensuring that everything will go perfectly during these days. We really appreciate your dedication, thoughtfulness and hospitality and thank you for the way you have supported the delegations, we feel that very clearly.

Mr. Duarte Pacheco, President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), highly appreciated the dynamism and development of Vietnam.

This is not the first time I have been to Vietnam, but every time I come to Vietnam, I feel the change and dynamism in your country. The number of people moving from poverty to the middle class is increasing every year. The development that Vietnam has achieved is not just in numbers, but in fact, it is bringing a better life to the Vietnamese people. Life here is very comfortable. Just go out and smile at everyone because everyone has very good living conditions. Especially, after the pandemic, you have returned with admirable development.

Reporter: Thank you Mr. Duarte Pacheco, President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union IPU.

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