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INDORE: The summit discussed to form a joint parliamentary groups for achieving sustainable development goals (SDGs). The Dhaka Declaration highlighted the importance of strong Parliamentary action on SDGs and established the South Asian Speakers' Forum on Achieving the SDGs. Discussions were held in Romania, Fiji, China, Panama and this year deliberations will held in Hungary, Uganda and Denmark. The presiding officers discussed the issue of regional cooperation and resources for SDGs.Addressing the inaugural session, Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) president, Saber Hossain Chowdhury said no where in the world speakers of parliaments have come together in a forum to discuss sustainable development goals. "We will explore the possibility of setting up joint parliamentary groups among the Parliaments of South Asia and they can look at areas such as women, child and creating job opportunities for the young people," said Chowdhury.He said IPU had initiatives in a number of countries on the SDGs and the role of parliaments..