SANA’A (Saba) – Yemen is to take part in the 120th assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union which will be held in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa from next Sunday to 10 April.

To represent Yemen in the 120th assembly of the IPU, Speaker of the Parliament Yahya Ali al-Ra’ei headed on Friday for Addis Ababa, leading his country’ delegation to the meeting of the IPU.

Speaking to Saba, al-Ra’ei said that Yemen’s participation in the 120th assembly of the IPU would contribute to addressing a number of the issues of common concern of all parliamentarians and representatives of the peoples of the world associated with the strengthening of their roles in maintaining the continuity and consistency of security and stability in the World.

“The 120th assembly of the IPU will review the political, economic and social developments in general and the set-up of a just and lasting peace, democracy and development, particularly in the times of crisis”, said the Yemeni official, noting that the reduction of nuclear proliferation and disarmament would be discussed in the meeting.

“The delegates will also discuss the situation and the latest developments in the Middle East, particularly the Palestinian situation and the risk of the Israeli occupation which threats security, stability and peace in the region”.

The meeting will discuss basic human rights and democracy issues. Nearly 3,000 delegates are expected at the Addis summit.

The assembly will also discuss the proposed comprehensive nuclear test ban treaty and issues related to freedom of expression in various parts of the world. Climate change and energy issues are also lined up for discussion.

The 154-member states union was established in 1889. It is based in Geneva, Switzerland.