Rajya Sabha Secretariat
INDIAN PARLIAMENTARY DELEGATION PARTICIPATES IN 69TH COMMONWEALTH PARLIAMENTARY CONFERENCE IN CAPE TOWN FROM 12 TO 19 SEPTEMBER 2026
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An Indian Parliamentary Delegation, led by Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Shri Harivansh, is participating in the 69th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference held in Cape Town, South Africa, from September 12 to 19, 2026. The delegation includes members from both houses of Parliament and the Rajya Sabha Secretary General, alongside 32 Presiding Officers and 18 Secretaries from Indian State and Union Territory legislatures. During the event, the delegation engaged in bilateral meetings with South African parliamentary leaders, participated in CPA Executive Committee discussions, and prepared to address the General Assembly on themes related to strengthening democracy and international law.