STORY: China, IPU have collaborated extensively: IPU president
SHOOTING TIME: March 27, 2024
DATELINE: March 29, 2024
LENGTH: 00:01:19
LOCATION: GENEVA, Switzerland
CATEGORY: POLITICS

SHOTLIST: 
1. various of the 148th IPU assembly and related meetings in Geneva
2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): TULIA ACKSON, President of Inter-Parliamentary Union
3. various of the 148th IPU assembly and related meetings in Geneva
4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): TULIA ACKSON, President of Inter-Parliamentary Union
5. various of the 148th IPU assembly and related meetings in Geneva

STORYLINE:

China and the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) have been collaborating extensively, particularly on issues concerning the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, IPU President Tulia Ackson said in Geneza, Switzerland on Wednesday.

China has supported the IPU and contributed much to its operation, the IPU president noted in an interview with Xinhua.

Established in 1889, the IPU is one of the oldest and most influential international parliamentary organizations, headquartered in Geneva.

From March 23 to March 27, over 1,000 representatives from more than 150 countries participated in the 148th IPU assembly and related meetings in Geneva.
   
Ackson said that China's contribution is evident in "every aspect" of IPU operations.

SOUNDBITE 1 (English): TULIA ACKSON, President of Inter-Parliamentary Union
"In the IPU, actually we recognize the contribution of China in every aspect of the workings of the IPU. More specifically, China has been working very closely with the IPU, especially in the area that I just mentioned, in the area of Sustainable Development Goals. We have been working very closely."

Hailing China's involvement in supporting the parliaments of developing countries to fulfill their duties, she said close collaboration between China and the IPU has enhanced the capacity of many developing countries' parliaments to fulfill their responsibilities in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

She also said the National People's Congress (NPC) of China has cooperated with the IPU on several occasions to organize inter-regional seminars, which have played a "very instrumental" role in implementing the strategies of the IPU.

SOUNDBITE 2 (English): TULIA ACKSON, President of Inter-Parliamentary Union
"We also have been working together with the NPC by organizing inter-regional seminars. And these have been very instrumental in ensuring that the strategy of the IPU is implemented at the same time. We are also working hard to ensure that the parliamentary action is actually there in the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals."

During the assembly, a video showcasing China's efforts to promote environmentally friendly development was presented to the attendees. 

The video mentioned that China is a country of action in promoting global climate governance, and spares on efforts in promoting green development, energy revolution, and international cooperation on climate change, contributing significantly to global climate governance.

Ackson said the IPU has focused on how to address climate change. In order to ensure that parliaments around the world are "at the forefront" of addressing the issue, she said she looks forward to closer cooperation with China in this area.

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Geneva, Switzerland.
(XHTV)