Parliamentary Friendship Groups with 64 Countries Formed by Om Birla
Why in the news
Om Birla, Speaker of the Lok Sabha, set up Parliamentary Friendship Groups covering 64 countries to deepen legislative ties across the world.
Key facts
- Number of countries: 64.
- Formed by: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.
- Typical size: 11 MPs per group, from both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
What the groups do
| Function | Detail |
|---|---|
| Dialogue | Encourage talks between legislatures |
| Learning | Exchange of best practices |
| Diplomacy | Greater diplomatic engagement |
| Cooperation areas | Trade, technology, culture and global challenges |
Exam angle
- Abbreviation: PFG for Parliamentary Friendship Group.
- Count of countries: 64; members per group: 11 (typical).
- Presiding officer who constituted them: Lok Sabha Speaker.