Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla Attends 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Barbados

Official Press

08 Oct 2025

Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla has arrived in Bridgetown, Barbados, leading an Indian Parliamentary Delegation for the 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (CPC) from October 5 to 12, 2025. The conference focuses on enhancing democracy through technology and addressing global challenges. Birla will chair a workshop on digital transformations and address the General Assembly on the theme 'The Commonwealth: A Global Partner'. The event gathers over 600 delegates from across the Commonwealth to discuss democratic values and cooperation.

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