Jakarta: The 19th Conference of the Parliamentary Union of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Member States (PUIC) commenced in Indonesia with the participation of Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf and his delegation.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, Qalibaf arrived in Jakarta with his team early Wednesday morning, where they were welcomed by Indonesian officials at the airport. The conference has drawn delegates from 38 Islamic countries.

The event, which runs from May 12 to 15, is themed 'Good Governance and Strong Institutions as Pillars of Resilience.' Iranian representatives have been active participants, delivering speeches in several specialized committees. Qalibaf is also scheduled to address the conference.

The discussions cover a range of topics, including political, economic, and cultural issues, as well as women's and family affairs, with a particular focus on the situation in Palestine.