Hey, change-makers! 🚀 Last week, over 60 legislators and former lawmakers from across Asia, Africa, Europe, the Americas and Oceania gathered in Urumqi, in the Chinese mainland's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, for the 2025 Legislators Forum for Friendly Exchanges. The highlight? The Urumqi Declaration – a collective pledge to boost green growth, digital ties and inclusive progress. 🌍✨
The forum, themed Global Partnership for Common and Sustainable Development, featured dynamic dialogue sessions:
- Stronger global ties – parliaments deepening friendship for peace and stable growth 🤝
- Fairer globalization – promoting multilateral trade and respecting all countries' development needs 🌐
- Green and low-carbon push – ecological conservation, clean energy and eco-infrastructure 🌱⚡
- Diversity and unity – ensuring equal rights for every ethnic group and celebrating cultural harmony 🤲
- New development paths – backing Belt and Road cooperation, the Global Development Initiative and more 🚄💡
The Forum also hosted special exchanges like Dialogue with EU legislators and Global South legislators, giving young professionals a peek into how global policies are shaped. From climate action to digital connectivity, the Declaration reflects a shared ambition: a world that grows together without leaving anyone behind.
What’s next? China will host the fourth edition in 2026, promising fresh ideas and even more voices at the table. For a fast-paced generation that thrives on connection and impact, the Urumqi Declaration is a reminder that global change starts when diverse communities unite. Ready to be part of the movement? Stay tuned! 👍
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