South Asian Regional Parliamentarian Forum (SARPF) organized a special thematic discussion on ‘South Asia Parliamentarians’ Roundtable on Regional Parliamentary Forum for Enhancing Regional Energy Cooperation: Bangladesh Consultation’ on 10th September at Regional Climate Summit. This initiative brought together MPs from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, alongside energy experts and policy makers. The objective was to foster collaboration and harness the energy resources’ potential in the region. The consultation aimed to enhance cross-border energy trade, strengthen infrastructure, and promote renewable energy sources, leading to improved energy security and economic growth for the entire region. During a two-hour discussion, parliamentarians outlined the broad contours of the Parliamentarians’ regional forum for energy cooperation.
On the occasion of the Summit, a delegation from South Asian Regional Parliamentarian Forum (SARPF) and USAID met with Dr. Shrin Sharmin Chaudhury, Speaker of the Bangladesh Parliament – Jatiya Sansad Bhaban. Dr. Shrin advocated for increased parliamentarian involvement in policymaking and implementing climate policies. She praised the pivotal role and extended her support for the organization’s future activities, focusing on capacity building and policy interventions for a substantial number of parliamentarians.
