and inter-regional levels. In particular, it is important to cultivate closer relations between Asian Forum of Parliamentarians on Population and Development (AFPPD) and other regional fora of Parliamentarians. Such networks will enable us not only to deepen our understanding of the interdependence between issues in society and economy but will also promote and expand cooperation In solving these issues through exchange of experience.

　　　　Based on our conviction that Asia should play a leading role in the solution of the world's population issues, we, the participants of the 12th Asian Parliamentarians' Meeting on Population and Development, make the above resolution to be for-warded to our respective governments. At the same time we pledge ourselves to work for the realization of this resolution.



Manila, 13 February 1996, adopted by the 12th Asian Parliamentarians' Meeting on Population and Development