No replacing need for in-person diplomacy, say chairs, as work of interparliamentary groups goes on

The 13 interparliamentary associations haven't been able to travel or host foreign delegations since last March, but their work has continued virtually with some technical issues.
Interparliamentary group chairs Wayne Easter, left, Jim Munson, and Francis Drouin say there have been challenges in conducting parliamentary diplomacy virtually.
As the 13 interparliamentary groups hold virtual meetings while under a travel ban, chairs of the groups say nothing can replace the need for in-person meetings, despite the work being done to allow the associations to continue their work through Zoom. Members of the groups told The Hill Times

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