The Sixth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament, organized by the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), in close collaboration with the United Nations, took place from 29 to 31 July 2025 at the Palais des Nations (United Nations Office at Geneva).

It gathered hundreds of participants, including 102 Speakers of Parliament, 34 Deputy Speakers, MPs, diplomats, UN officials, experts, and representatives from civil society, academia and the media.

The Speakers adopted a Declaration outlining the key transitions that are needed to advance peace, justice and prosperity, underpinned by a renewed commitment to deepen parliamentary engagement with the United Nations through a call for stronger and more effective multilateralism.

The Sovereign Order of Malta, a Permanent Observer at the IPU, was represented by Mr Yannick Galeazzi, First Secretary of the Permanent Mission. He participated in the major multi-stakeholder interactive session.

Photo credits: IPU and Sovereign Order of Malta