Hanoi, April 17 -- In his remarks, he highlighted that the IPU-152 theme of "Nurturing hope, securing peace and ensuring justice for future generations," carries both urgency and relevance at a time when the world is facing rising instability and conflict.

He pointed to intensifying geopolitical competition, violations of international law, the use of force, and the destruction of critical infrastructure as major factors causing immense suffering and loss for millions.

In addition, wars, trade protectionism, and increasing polarization and fragmentation-alongside emerging non-traditional security challenges-are exerting complex and far-reaching impacts on global development. While breakthrough technologies such as artificial intelligenc...