The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has been appointed as a member of the Inter-Parliamentary Union’s (IPU) Taskforce on the peaceful resolution of the war in Ukraine.
A statement from the Parliamentary Service dated October 30, 2025, and signed by Director of Media Relations David Sebastian Damoah, said Mr Bagbin’s selection was based on his integrity, impartiality, and proven ability to foster trust among conflicting parties.
According to IPU Secretary-General Martin Chungong, “We are confident that your leadership and experience will strengthen the work of the Taskforce in its mission to support diplomatic efforts for a peaceful resolution to the war in Ukraine.”
Mr Bagbin joins seven other parliamentarians on the Taskforce, which includes representatives from all six geopolitical groups within the IPU.
The Taskforce, created in March 2022 as an ad-hoc body, serves as a diplomatic channel for dialogue between legislators from Ukraine and the Russian Federation. Since its inception, it has held over a dozen meetings and undertook a mission to Kyiv and Moscow in July 2022. The group also facilitates semi-annual consultations with Ukrainian and Russian parliamentary delegations during IPU Assemblies.
As a member, Mr Bagbin will participate in key sessions during the IPU Assemblies, attend hearings, engage in bilateral discussions with Ukrainian and Russian officials, and take part in peace-focused dialogues with international leaders. The Taskforce is recognised as one of the few forums where lawmakers from both nations meet regularly to exchange views amidst the ongoing conflict.
The statement highlighted that Mr Bagbin’s extensive experience in peace mediation and parliamentary diplomacy will strengthen the Taskforce’s mission to foster understanding and dialogue.
Established in 1889, the Inter-Parliamentary Union is the global organisation of national parliaments, with 180 full members and 15 associate members. Its overarching goal is the promotion of peace, democracy, and cooperation through parliamentary engagement.
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