ORANJESTAD – Transparency and continuity were key themes in the agreements confirmed at the Interparliamentary Kingdom Consultation (IPKO) in Aruba in February 2026.
It was reaffirmed that IPKO plenary deliberations are, in principle, public and should be made accessible via online livestreaming. Work visits and Presidium meetings, however, are generally held behind closed doors. Written position papers from individual members or parliamentary factions are not formally introduced during IPKO sessions.
Dutch remains the official working language of the consultation. Each delegation is responsible for arranging its own translation if necessary, provided this does not obstruct open and dynamic debate.
As a standing agenda item, delegations will continue to discuss the follow-up of agreements made at the previous IPKO, immediately after the country presentations. This provision is intended to strengthen accountability and ensure continuity between meetings.
The program also reserves time for brief closing remarks by delegation leaders, allowing each country to reflect on the outcomes of the consultation.
With these procedural commitments, IPKO seeks to balance openness, structure and follow-through in parliamentary cooperation within the Kingdom of the Netherlands.