YPP visits Commonwealth Secretariat

LONDON:

A delegation of the Youth Parliament Pakistan (YPP) on Tuesday held a high-level meeting with senior officials of the Commonwealth Secretariat in London to explore avenues for strengthening democratic governance, electoral reforms and youth participation in parliamentary affairs.

Led by YPP President Ubaid Qureshi, the delegation was received by Dr Dinusha Panditaratne, Adviser to the Commonwealth Secretary-General and Head of the Asia Region, along with senior officials of the Secretariat.

The discussions focused on the Commonwealth's work in governance, Good Offices and electoral reforms, highlighting its role in strengthening democratic institutions, promoting peace and fostering cooperation among its 56 member countries.

During the interactive session, Commonwealth officials briefed the delegation on the organisation's governance framework, decision-making mechanisms and programmes aimed at promoting democratic governance, conflict prevention, election management and regional cooperation.