JAKARTA, May 14 (Xinhua) -- The 19th high-level parliamentary meeting of the Parliamentary Union of the Member States of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (PUIC) kicked off on Wednesday at Indonesia's parliamentary building in Central Jakarta.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto officially inaugurated the event, saying the PUIC has become an important forum in facing increasingly complex global challenges and is increasingly relevant amidst global polarization.
He also expressed his appreciation and great hope for the role of PUIC as a bridge for parliamentary diplomacy that strengthens solidarity between Islamic countries, voices justice, and offers solutions to various complex problems at the global level.
Collaboration between Islamic parliaments is a strategic instrument in promoting a more just and peaceful world order, he said.
The 19th PUIC Conference was held to coincide with the 25th anniversary of PUIC since its establishment in 1999.
The forum, themed "Good Governance and Strong Institutions as Pillars of Resilience", was attended by a total of 450 parliamentary delegates from 38 countries which are members of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, with expectations to focus on political, economic, and cultural matters, women's and family affairs, and the issue of Palestine.
The PUIC was established in Iran in 1999, with its head office in Tehran. ■
