Members of the first Afghan parliamentary delegation visiting Canada spent a week in Ottawa meeting with Canadian officials, parliamentarians, NGOs, media and community representatives.

Afghan Women, Members of the first Afghan parliamentary delegation visiting Canada

After attending as observers a session of the Question Period at the House of Commons of Canada the six-member delegation of Afghan women parliamentarians received a standing ovation by all members of the House after being recognized by the Speaker.

The delegation also attended a reception hosted by the Honourable Helena Guergis, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Trade, at the Lester Pearson Building.

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