New Delhi, March 22 -- A Parliamentary delegation led by Rajya Sabha chairman Harivansh left for Geneva, Switzerland to attend the 148th Assembly of Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) this weekend. The IPU has a membership of 180 countries.

The delegation led by Harivansh, is accompanied by five Rajya Sabha members namely S Niranjan Reddy, Kartikeya Sharma, Dr Ashok Mittal, Dr Prashanta Nanda, Sumitra Balmik along with PC Mody, Secretary General, Rajya Sabha. During the Conference, Harivansh will participate in discussion on different items of agenda concerning Parliamentary Diplomacy: Building Bridges for peace and understanding.

Harivansh will also participate in the meeting of BRICS Parliamentary Coordination Forum along with other bilate...