Bangladesh, Nov. 6 -- Prime Minister's Public Administration Adviser Ismail Zabiullah has been elected vice-chairperson of the 13th General Assembly of the International Conference of Asian Political Parties (ICAPP), which began in Seoul, South Korea, on Thursday.

Zabiullah, a BNP Standing Committee member, is leading the party's delegation to the assembly. He delivered his remarks at the first plenary session following the opening ceremony at The Shilla Seoul Hotel.

South Korea's ruling Democratic Party and opposition People Power Party are jointly hosting the three-day assembly.

In his address, Zabiullah called for stronger democracy, good governance, the rule of law and international cooperation to address global political instabil...