APPF19/RES/14
Resolution on Reform and Future Work of the Asia Pacific Parliamentary Forum
APPF19/RES/14
(Sponsored by Australia and New Zealand and Canada)
THE NINETEENTH ANNUAL MEETING OF THE ASIA PACIFIC PARLIAMENTARY FORUM:
Noting that the meetings preparatory to the formation of the APPF were held in 1991, that the APPF has met each year from 1993,and that its foundation documents comprise the Tokyo Declaration (1993), the Manila Declaration (1994), the Vancouver Declaration (1997) and the Valparaiso Declaration (2001);
Having regard to the changes experienced in the region since the inception of the APPF, and the adoption of the Rules of Procedure in 1994, and committing to the Forum’s continued relevance and cohesion, exemplified by ‘commitment to frank and constructive dialogue’ and ‘equal respect for views of all participants’;
Recognising the role of the APPF in providing a regular and unique platform for national parliamentarians to come together and debate matters of regional and global significance in an atmosphere of goodwill and mutual respect;
Noting the efforts made by parliaments of the region to contribute to annual meetings by the preparations made for delegates, hosting of annual meetings, and participation in debate and negotiation on resolutions;
Reaffirming the need for the APPF to honour the sustained commitment of delegations and to respond to current challenges by seizing opportunities to strengthen the Forum’s structure and procedures;
Underlining the need for a full commitment by all member parliaments to the APPF and its vision;
Welcoming the Honorary President’s call for contributions to a review of the APPF with the aim of enhancing its effectiveness and relevance and looking forward to full implementation based on proposals received from APPF member countries;
RESOLVES TO: