The idea to transform AIFOCOM into AIPACODD (AIPA Advisory Council on Dangerous Drugs) was presented during the 13th Meeting AIPA Fact-Finding Committee (AIFOCOM) in the Philippines, 2017. The idea was first conveyed prior to the meeting, during the consultation between the Philippines, as the host of the event, and AIPA Secretariat, regarding the status of Technical […]
A decade of AIPA Caucus establishment has brought AIPA to have better cooperation and coordination in the realization of ASEAN Community. As stipulated under Resolution No. 28GA/2007/Pol/03, the establishment of this meeting was officially adopted. AIPA Caucus is aimed to be a mechanism to develop common legislative initiatives with the objective of harmonizing the laws of […]
The ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA), in collaboration with the Parliamentary Forum of Small Arms and Light Weapons (PFSALW) is currently organizing a three-day regional seminar on “Parliamentary Action for Prevention of Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW)-related Violence, held in Jakarta, 8-10 June 2022..Today, the discussion focuses on enhancing parliamentary knowledge and sharing experience, commitments […]
Prof. Charoen Kantawongs, AIPA Distinguished Service Award recipient (2019), passed away peacefully in Bangkok this morning after a long battle with cancer. He was surrounded by loved ones and family. The AIPA and AIPA Secretariat are deeply saddened by the passing of an outstanding member. His valuable service, excellent contribution, and tireless efforts towards the […]
The House of Representatives convened Monday morning for the opening of the First Regular Session of the 19th Congress, and elected Rep. Ferdinand Martin Gomez Romualdez (1st District, Leyte) as the new House Speaker. With no other candidates, the House voted 283 affirmative votes, one negative vote and four abstentions in the election of Speaker […]
On 5 July, His Excellency Tan Sri Azhar Azizan Harun, the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Parliament of Malaysia, and his delegation visited Parliament House and observed part of today’s Parliament Sitting. Deputy Speaker Christopher de Souza also hosted the delegation to lunch with Mr Edward Chia Bing Hui 谢秉辉 and Mr […]
Thai Nguyen (VNA) – A delegation from the National Assembly (NA) of Laos led by Vice Chairwoman Sounthone Xayachack visited the northern province of Thai Nguyen on July 20. Hosting a reception for the delegation, Secretary of the provincial Party Committee Nguyen Thanh Hai briefed the guests on the local socio-economic situation in 2021 and the first six […]
18 May 2022 to 20 May 2022 Speaker Tan Chuan-Jin made an Official Visit to Hanoi, Vietnam, from 18 to 20 May 2022 at the invitation of his counterpart Chairman of the National Assembly of Vietnam Vuong Dinh Hue. Mr Tan led a delegation of six Singapore Members of Parliament (MPs): Mr Patrick Tay Teck […]
On 15 February 2020, the International Conservation Caucus Foundation (ICCF) and the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) organized a virtual briefing on the Growing Challenge of Confronting Fisheries Crime in ASEAN. This virtual briefing was the first joint event between ICCF and AIPA after the signing of MoU in early February as a concrete step following […]
USAID’s Regional Development Mission for Asia, and Thailand’s Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) marked the end of the successful USAID Wildlife Asia initiative through the Counter Wildlife Trafficking Partnership Forum to be held September 21-23, 2021. The virtual event featured insights from leaders and experts in counter wildlife trafficking; presenting issues, […]
For friendship and mutual cooperation Regional peace and prosperity ASEAN Parliamentarians formed AIPA A.I.P.A AIPA (*) Conceived in Jakarta Nurtured in Kuala Lumpur Manila, Singapore and Bangkok Cherished in Bandar Seri Begawan, Ha Noi Vientiane, Nay Pyi Taw and Phnom Penh With great expectations through one vision one community we have a common ASEAN identity […]
On behalf of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly, we would like to sincerely congratulate ASEAN on the 54th Anniversary. AIPA will continue to support ASEAN in realizing our common goals and priorities of the #ASEAN Community. Happy Birthday to ASEAN!
