Kuala lumpur: H.E. Suos Yara, M.P., Vice-President of the International Parliament for Tolerance and Peace (IPTP), underscored the shared aspirations of the IPTP and the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) to champion peace and advance inclusive growth and sustainable development, where people and the Planet are placed at the heart of our active and proactive parliamentary diplomacy and law-making.
According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, H.E. Suos Yara emphasized the role of parliamentarians as a bridge between governments and the people, ensuring that diverse voices and their rights are meaningfully reflected in decision-making processes. This form of collective legislative leadership aims to strengthen synergies among parliamentary and inter-parliamentary networks for greater outcomes. His remarks were made at the 46th AIPA General Assembly in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
H.E. Suos Yara recalled the adoption of the Universal Peace Charter (UPC): For People and the Planet during the 11th Plenary Session of the IPTP held in Phnom Penh last year. The UPC, signed and endorsed by over 60 countries and institutions, serves as an open, living document that encompasses a comprehensive framework for international cooperation in areas such as peacebuilding, conflict prevention, food security, and post-conflict reconstruction.
The IPTP Vice President also commended Malaysia for its pivotal role as ASEAN Chair in mediating the ceasefire agreement between Cambodia and Thailand on 28 July 2025 in Putrajaya, Malaysia. The agreement was facilitated and observed by the United States and China, with international support from Australia, Japan, and the European Union.
H.E. Suos Yara praised Malaysia's leadership in the inaugural ASEAN-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)-China Summit in May 2025, marking a significant milestone in ASEAN's efforts to forge a tripartite partnership. This cooperation exemplifies an innovative model of Global South collaboration to enhance regional stability and resilience amid global geopolitical shifts.
In conclusion, on behalf of the International Parliament for Tolerance and Peace/Global Council for Tolerance and Peace, H.E. Suos Yara called for expanded inter-regional parliamentary cooperation in various sectors, including trade, education, and technology. This initiative aims to promote diversity, synergy, and resilience, contributing to the realization of the ASEAN Community Vision 2045 and other global visions that emphasize people-centered outcomes and justice.