Simon Nare
National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza has called on G20 countries to work together to ensure that the aspirations of citizens are translated into reality, and that a bridge is created between government and civilians.
Addressing the G20 Speakers Summit in Cape Town, Didiza said the Parliamentary G20 (P20) was a unique platform for strengthening global collaboration and for countries to exchange ideas, network and contribute substantively to resolving pressing issues.
“As the institutional anchor of democracy, parliaments play a number of mutually reinforcing roles. The first is representation. Parliaments are the voices of the people and as such aspire to reflect the diversity of their respective societies.
Didiza said the summit must be a call to action for parliaments to work together to advance solidarity, equality and sustainability. She added that the Speakers were meeting at a time when the world was beset by various challenges, including conflicts
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