Great exchange in Arusha with Senator Xavier Iacovelli, head of France's Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Group, at #IPU153. We discussed regional challenges, including migration, and bilateral cooperation: French businesses, infrastructure projects and AFD financing.

At the Alliance Française of Arusha, a special evening with five French parliamentarians, four MPs and one senator, meeting around 50 members of the French community living in and around this city in northern Tanzania. A great opportunity for dialogue during #IPU153.

Great conversation in Arusha with French MPs Amélia Lakrafi, Secretary General of the Francophone Parliamentary Assembly, and Laetitia Saint-Paul, Vice-Chair of the IPU's counter-terrorism advisory group. Both are part of France's 6-member delegation to #IPU153.

Are we parliamentarians worldwide #IPU153 @ipuparliament.bsky.social going to sit silent while our friends in the #USA revert to barbaric methods of execution. 'Death by firing squad' unbelievable in 2026. Who does this serve other than the blood bloodthirsty.

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Hon. Galyna Mykhailiuk, MP of Ukraine and Executive Committee Member of PGA, and Ms. Frederika Schweighoferova, Director of the International Law and Human Rights Program of PGA, at the #IPU153 @ipuparliament.bsky.social in Arusha, Tanzania.

The 2026 Cremer-Passy Prize has been awarded to Rocío Abed de Zacarías, a parliamentarian from Paraguay’s Cámara de Diputados, for her outstanding work advancing human rights.
Congratulations, Ms. Abed! 👏
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As we reach the halfway mark of #IPU153, what's on the agenda today?
🟧Promoting ethical AI serving child rights
🥗 What’s on our plates? Delivering healthy food in a changing climate
🌊 Protecting mountain and ocean ecosystems
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🥁 Another musical interlude at #IPU153

Since 1889, the Inter-Parliamentary Union has connected parliaments worldwide to advance dialogue, peace and democracy. This week, for the first time, an IPU Assembly is taking place in Tanzania 🇹🇿, home of IPU President Dr Tulia Ackson. #IPU153

🪊 A musical start to #IPU153 in Arusha!

A warm welcome in Arusha to French parliamentarians Véronique Riotton, Marie-Noëlle Battistel and Michelle Gréaume for #IPU153, with two officials from the National Assembly and Senate. Laetitia Saint-Paul is also taking part, with Senate VP Xavier Iacovelli joining shortly.

In a few days, the 153rd IPU Assembly will open in Arusha, Tanzania, hosted by the Parliament of Tanzania. Hundreds of lawmakers from around the world are convening for a unique moment for parliamentary dialogue.
Find out more:
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During the upcoming #IPU153 Assembly, the IPU expects the affiliation of its newest parliament, Naoero, bringing the total number of IPU Member Parliaments to 184.
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