Secretary General addressed the 151st IPU Assembly in Geneva

Today, on 22 October 2025, Secretary General Ambassador Ramil Hasan delivered a speech at the 151st Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Geneva on the theme “Upholding humanitarian norms and supporting humanitarian action in times of crisis.” In his address, Mr. Hasan emphasized that violations of humanitarian norms remain among the most pressing global challenges of our time. He underlined that amid armed conflicts, climate change, and large-scale migration, the responsibility to protect the most vulnerable lies with all nations and parliaments alike. Highlighting the vital importance of interparliamentary cooperation in advancing humanitarian commitments, Secretary General stated that the current global situation requires taking concerted actions to uphold humanitarian norms and supporting humanitarian action. “Only through joint efforts we can translate humanitarian commitments into real and effective measures on the ground,” noted Mr. Hasan. He further expressed the readiness of TURKPA to deepen cooperation with the IPU and other international parliamentary platforms to advance dialogue and promote common approaches to global humanitarian challenges. Ambassador Hasan recalled that TURKPA has been participating in IPU activities as an observer since 2011 and attaches particular importance to fostering constructive engagement with regional and global inter-parliamentary organizations.