Namibia is partaking in the 153rd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Arusha, Tanzania where parliamentary delegations from around the world are discussing issues affecting governance, peace and development.

The Speaker of the National Assembly has reiterated the call for greater global commitment to humanitarian assistance and the protection of human rights during the just-concluded Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly held in Geneva, Switzerland.

The Speaker of the National Assembly, Professor Peter Katjavivi, welcomed a courtesy visit from a delegation of the Swedish Parliament, reinforcing Namibia's longstanding and cordial relations with Sweden in various sectors.

Speaker of the National Assembly, Prof. Peter Katjavivi, was honoured with valedictory remarks and awarded a Certificate of Distinction for his exemplary service at the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Group meetings and the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU).