Doha: MP Aparajita Sarangi, who represented India at the 298th Session of the Executive Committee Meeting of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Doha, held a one-to-one meeting with Dr. Hamda bint Hassan Al Sulaiti, Deputy Speaker of the Shura Council of the State of Qatar, on Thursday.
According to the Indian Embassy, the discussion covered the historic and strategic relations between India and Qatar, including parliamentary exchanges. Sarangi also congratulated Dr. Al Sulaiti on Qatar successfully hosting the Meeting. The meeting further touched on the historical, cultural, and commercial ties between the two nations, along with issues relating to the Inter-Parliamentary Union, according to an Embassy post on X.
Earlier during the opening Session on Tuesday, Sarangi spoke on matters concerning democracy and human rights.
The MP from Odisha also addressed subjects linked to peace and security on behalf of the Asia-Pacific Geopolitical Group in her capacity as Vice-President of the Committee.
Hosted by the Shura Council, the IPU Executive Committee brings together MPs from around the world and is focused on topics such as global geopolitical tensions, conflict prevention, a new IPU strategy, and reform of the IPU Middle East Committee.
