Meghalaya Legislative Assembly Deputy Speaker, Timothy D Shira and Commissioner & Secretary, Dr. Andrew Simons attended the 21st Annual Conference of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference, India Region, Zone III in Aizawl, Mizoram, which concluded today.
The conference was inaugurated by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, who is also the Chairman of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, India Region.
The topics discussed at the conference were Inclusion of the North East Region in the India-ASEAN Vision for Trade and Cooperation; and Merging the Ministry of Doner with NEC for better strategic planning and coordination of various projects in the region.
Shira participated in discussions on both topics, contributing valuable insights on the region’s future trajectory, an assembly press release said.
Dr. Simons presented a detailed report outlining the activities and achievements of CPA Region Zone III since the last conference.
Harivansh Narayan Singh, Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha, Sharingain Longkumer, Speaker of the Nagaland Assembly and Chairman of India Region Zone – III, Lalbiakzama, Speaker of the Mizoram Assembly, Lalduhoma, Chief Minister, Mizoram, alongside Speakers and Deputy Speakers from the North East region several Members of Parliament (MPs) and Members of Legislative Assemblies (MLAs) were part of the conference.
