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Effort to achieve sustainability will benefit considerably from the support of parliamentarians
who are ready to use their political capital for the promotion of affordable and clean energy. With
most Legislatures responsible for legislating, policy oversight and budget approval, Parliaments
are central to the development agenda. Parliament is, therefore, uniquely positioned to influence
the shape and content of the national development agendas and ensure the implementation of
the SDGs. This also in line with the goal 11 of 2030 Sustainable Development Goals Agenda

In this first plenary session, we will discuss interesting and crucial aspects of energy access,
energy consumption and energy production to sustainable development, as well as their impacts
to higher productivity and better living standards, including in rural and remote areas. The
meeting will also attempt to draw some perspectives and seek ways to ensure the quality of life
without increasing environmental degradation and without compromising the resource needs
of future cities and communities, and therefore making possible sustainable development.

Please allow me to extend my appreciation to all delegates and speakers. I thank you for your
contribution.

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