India, June 23 -- By Nishant Ketu

New Delhi [India], June 23 (ANI): In a major step towards enhancing India's parliamentary diplomacy, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla informed that the Parliament of India is working to constitute Parliamentary Friendship Groups to strengthen bonds with Parliaments at global level.

On the sidelines of the National Conference of Estimates Committees of Parliament and State/UT Legislative Bodies, Birla informed that formation of parliamentary groups, aimed at fostering stronger international relationships, are expected to be officially initiated after consultations with all political parties in the upcoming Monsoon Session.

Birla told media that such friendship groups have proven to be effective in building mu...