Member of Majlis (Iranian Parliament), Fatemeh Zolqadr, here on Saturday called for formation of an association for women’s regional development, ISNA reported.
Speaking on the sidelines of the second edition of ‘Speakers’ Conference’ which kicked off in Tehran on Saturday, Zolqadr stressed the need for increasing economic relations through coordination of parliamentarian delegations of six member countries.
Women’s empowerment and creating proper situation for women’s entrepreneurship are great effort in line with developing economic goals, she noted.
Zolqadr further suggested formation of an association for women’s regional development in order to consider women’s role in a systemic method.
The two-day international meeting of parliament speakers from Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Turkey, China and Russia focused on peace, connectivity and prosperity in the region.
The final statement of the 2nd conference of parliament speakers of Afghanistan, Iran, Pakistan, Turkey, China and Russia on the challenges of terrorism stressed the role that parliaments can play in the fight against terrorism and the expansion of international cooperation.
Source:Tehrantimes