Annarita Patriarca at the World Forum of Women Parliamentarians in Mongolia

(ANSA) - ROMA, 13 OTT - The World Forum of Women Parliamentarians, held on October 12 and 13, concluded today in Mongolia. Representing Italy and the Chamber of Deputies was Annarita Patriarca, Secretary to the Presidency, who delivered the welcoming address on behalf of our country. “We are pleased to have welcomed Annarita Patriarca to Mongolia,” reads a statement from the Italian Embassy, “during which she delivered the welcoming address on behalf of Italy and served as a speaker in the first working session on the topic: ‘Regulatory Framework, Reforms, and Innovation for Gender Equality’.” The prestigious International Forum, which brought together female parliamentarians from 20 countries around the world, featured an institutional opening ceremony at the highest level. The proceedings were inaugurated by the Speaker of the Mongolian Parliament, Dashvegveg Byambatsogt, followed by an official message from the President of the Republic, Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh, and a welcoming address by Mongolia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Battsetseg Batmunkh. On the sidelines of the Forum, Patriarca also held an important bilateral meeting with Undraa, Chair of the Italy-Mongolia Interparliamentary Friendship Group at the Great Huraal (the Mongolian Parliament). The discussion focused on the state of cooperation between the two nations and Italy’s strong commitment to combating violence against women and promoting women’s empowerment.
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