Tayebwa Assures International Community Political Tolerance
Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has made a passionate appeal to the international community to promote peaceful co-existence without meddling in the internal affairs of the sovereign states.
Speaking at the sidelines of the 146th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union in Manama, Bahrain, Tayebwa said that political tolerance shouldn't interfere with the values and norms of other sovereign states.
The Deputy Speaker of Parliament Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa has challenged the international community on political tolerance.
He is attending the 146th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union in Manama, Bahrain. He said Uganda is open to working with non-intrusive states around the world.
Tayebwa committed on behalf of Uganda's Parliament, that the institution will make laws that promote tolerance, coexistence, and mitigation of climate change.
He highlighted Uganda's role in regional peacekeeping and said they have helped to pacify the region.
Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) President, Duarte Pacheco justified Bahrain’s selection to host the 146th Assembly of the IPU despite raised questions posed about its fledgling democratic experience dating back to 2002.
Parliamentarians from across the world are meeting in Bahrain for their Assembly and related meetings held under the theme "Promoting peaceful coexistence and inclusive societies: Fighting intolerance".
