LAHORE: The Punjab Assembly is set to host the first-ever joint conference of parliamentarians from the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Asia and SouthEast Asia regions.

The two-day conference, titled Parliamentary Strategies for Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Futures in Asia and South-East Asia, will take place on Feb 7 and 8, offering a platform for dialogue and collaboration on shared challenges.

More than 100 delegates from 22 other legislatures across Asia and South-East Asia, including those from Sri Lanka, the Maldives, the United Kingdom, Zambia, Malaysia, and Pakistan, will attend the moot.

Key sessions include Collaborative Governance for Shared Regional Challenges, Collaborative Legislation for Inclusive and Equitable Development, Strengthening Local Governance, Climate Change and Sustainable Cities, Legislative Action for Clean Air and Resilient UrbanLiving, Legislate for AI, Digital Collaboration, and Social Media Governance, and Legislative Pathways for Inclusive Social Development. The final day will feature the adoption of the Lahore Charter, a declaration that wouldoutline commitments for regional cooperation on shared goals, such as strengthening local governance, fostering climate resilience, advancing digital transformation, and promoting reforms in education and health.Staff Reporter