# National Assembly Speaker, Thoko Didiza, has stressed the importance of parliamentary diplomacy amid the 152nd Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly taking place in Istanbul, Turkey. Key discussions include artificial intelligence governance and maternal health. Didiza says the platform is vital for promoting peace, cooperation and accountability amid global instability. She highlighted conflicts in regions including Eastern Europe and the Middle East, and called for inclusive leadership within the Inter-Parliamentary Union.
Didiza highlights role of diplomacy as Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly commence