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[International Relations – Scottish Parliament @SP_IntRelations]

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[Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) @WFD_Democracy]

Post-legislative scrutiny (PLS) is a useful tool for understanding how laws benefit people.

MSP @_MWhitfield and Jennie Chinembiri from @ScotParl shared insights about PLS with Nepali federal and provincial assembly members.

Explore the full story at https://t.co/6qlhXsfikd

[Visit the Scottish Parliament @VisitScotParl]

This year over two billion voters will go to the polls. Join @Jackson_Carlaw to discuss the implications for geopolitics and international relations with:

@McEwen_Nicola - @UofGPolicy
@markdiffley1 - @diffleypartners
@jboxt1- @TheRXNGroup

Book now: https://t.co/aQBk65LExT

[Presiding Officer @POScotParl]

‘The relationship between Scotland and Quebec is very important,’ says @NathalieRoyPres President of the National Assembly of Quebec @AssnatQc.

We reflect on what was discussed during her recent visit to @scotparl and the bond between Quebec and Scotland. @SP_IntRelations

[Nathalie Roy @NathalieRoyPres]

Merci à Mme @ElinCeredigion, présidente du @SeneddWales et à Mme Alison Johnstone (@POScotParl), présidente du @ScotParl, de nous avoir accueillis dans le cadre de rencontres bilatérales afin d’approfondir nos connaissances sur les défis que nous partageons. ⚜️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
#assnat

[Presiding Officer @POScotParl]

A pleasure to welcome @NathalieRoyPres of @AssnatQc and her delegation to @scotparl.

An opportunity to discuss areas of common interest between Scotland and Quebec, to learn from each other and to continue to grow the valued relationship between our institutions.

[International Relations – Scottish Parliament @SP_IntRelations]

It was great to welcome HE Antonio Patriota @BrazilEmbassyUK to Parliament this week! Did you know that the first football league in Brazil, Campeonato Paulista, was founded by Charles Miller, the son of a Scottish railway engineer? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇧🇷

[Presiding Officer @POScotParl]

A pleasure to welcome Ambassador Antonio Patriota of @BrazilEmbassyUK on his first official visit to @Scotparl.

[International Relations – Scottish Parliament @SP_IntRelations]

@Liam4Orkney @FaroesinLondon Did you know that on 12-13 September 2023, the Presidium of the Faroe Islands Parliament (the Løgting) visited the Scottish Parliament? They met with @POScotParl and Members, to discuss shared topics like healthcare, public engagement and rural connectivity.

[International Relations – Scottish Parliament @SP_IntRelations]

Last night, Deputy Presiding Officer @Liam4Orkney attended Scotland’s first Faroese Flag Day Celebration. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇫🇴 It was great to meet Deputy Prime Minister Høgni Hoydal and guests from the Faroe Islands and speak about our many commonalities. We are looking forward to next year!

[Presiding Officer @POScotParl]

Delighted to welcome Greg Piper MP, Speaker of @NSWParlLA yesterday, discussing topics including parliamentary scrutiny, voting systems and equal representation.

[International Relations – Scottish Parliament @SP_IntRelations]

Did you know that one of the designers of the New South Wales flag, James Barnet, was a Scot? He was born in Arbroath, Angus, in 1827, and worked with retired Royal Navy officer Francis Hixson on the flag, which was officially adopted in 1876.

[International Relations ��� Scottish Parliament @SP_IntRelations]

Today we welcomed the Hon. Greg Piper MP, Speaker of @NSWParlLA, to @ScotParl. Discussions included the work of the Financial Scrutiny Unit and Participation and Communities Team, as well as the Code of Conduct for Members.

[Presiding Officer @POScotParl]

Earlier this week I had the pleasure to welcome back EU Ambassador to the UK @PedroSerranoEU to @scotparl.

[International Relations – Scottish Parliament @SP_IntRelations]

DPO @aewing4Cbeath will take on co-chairing duties at the 66th plenary of @BritishIrishPA in Wicklow later this afternoon. With a focus on tourism, Assembly members will hear from a variety of speakers including new Taoiseach @SimonHarrisTD . #BIPA

[British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly @BritishIrishPA]

Here's the line-up for our 66th plenary kicking off in Wicklow on Monday morning.

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https://t.co/y40zZHZpw7

#BIPA🇬🇧🤝🇮🇪

[British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly @BritishIrishPA]

Tomorrow, new Taoiseach @SimonHarrisTD will address the 66th plenary of the British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly in Wicklow.

#BIPA 🇬🇧🤝🇮🇪

[Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) HQ @CPA_Secretariat]

Great to see #Commonwealth Parliamentary connections in action

🇨🇦 British Columbia @BCLegSpeaker Raj Chouhan & Clerk Kate Ryan-Lloyd welcome 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @POScotParl Alison Johnstone & 3 MSPs on a bilateral visit

The CPA's membership includes national, state & provincial Legislatures

[Presiding Officer @POScotParl]

As @EvelynTweedSNP @mgoldenmsp @michaeljmarra and I depart, I'd like to thank @BCLegSpeaker and everyone at @BCLegislature.

Lots to reflect upon and to help inform our work at @scotparl.

[Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) HQ @CPA_Secretariat]

CPA news: Seminar on Budget Scrutiny & Oversight for staff at @ParliamentofMw 🇲🇼 provides skills on effective scrutiny

Experts from @ScotParl & UK @HouseofCommons joined the seminar delivered as part of ongoing CPA work upskilling the Legislature

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https://t.co/yJts808uHB