Speaker Sisulu indicated that the working group recognized that there was a need to modernize the IPU, but while the principle of the reform of the IPU was agreed upon there was recognition that reform should not change the character or culture of the IPU. It was also keenly felt that this process should not fragment the IPU. He indicated that he hoped that the document would serve as a discussion platform for the various sub regions. The Southern Africa sub region remained committed to continue to work on this process of change.