Arusha Regional Commissioner, Amos Makalla, has assured the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Secretary General, Ambassador Anda Cristina Filip, that the region is ready to host the 153rd IPU Assembly. The assembly is scheduled to begin on October 5, 2026, at the Arusha International Conference Centre (AICC). Makalla stated that preparations for the event have been completed, with security given priority. The region has been preparing for the assembly for an extended period.
Makalla met Ambassador Filip at his office in Arusha on Thursday, October 1, 2026, to discuss the preparations for the assembly. He emphasized that various institutions have continued working together to ensure the assembly is conducted successfully and concluded smoothly. The Arusha Regional Commissioner highlighted that security remains one of the top priorities for the event.
Ambassador Filip thanked Makalla for the warm reception and cooperation extended by the region. She commended the preparations made ahead of the high-profile parliamentary gathering. The assembly is expected to attract more than 2,000 participants from 183 IPU member parliaments, including 65 Speakers from parliaments around the world.
The meeting will discuss a range of international issues, including the leadership of the IPU and the election of a new president following the completion of Dr Tulia Ackson’s three-year term. The IPU Assembly will also provide participants with an opportunity to experience Tanzania’s tourism attractions. Ambassador Filip expressed optimism that the assembly would be successful.
The 153rd IPU Assembly is scheduled to run from October 5 to 9 at the AICC in Arusha. The meeting will bring together parliamentarians and other participants from IPU member parliaments for discussions on governance, parliamentary cooperation, and other international issues. Tanzania’s hosting of the assembly is expected to place Arusha at the centre of international parliamentary diplomacy during the five-day meeting.
The IPU is the global organisation of national parliaments and was founded in 1889 to promote parliamentary dialogue and cooperation, peace, democracy, and sustainable development. As the host country, Tanzania is expected to showcase its capabilities in hosting high-profile international events.
The successful hosting of the 153rd IPU Assembly is expected to boost Tanzania’s international profile and promote its tourism industry. The assembly will also provide a platform for participants to engage in discussions on critical international issues and foster cooperation among national parliaments.
Key points
- The 153rd IPU Assembly will be held in Arusha, Tanzania, from October 5 to 9, 2026.
- The assembly is expected to attract more than 2,000 participants from 183 IPU member parliaments.
- The meeting will discuss a range of international issues, including the leadership of the IPU and the election of a new president.
