The meeting noted the reports on recent IPU specialised conferences and meetings as well as the reports on the activities of committees and other bodies. The meeting also considered a proposal for further cooperation with the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations which aimed to improve cooperation and understanding between nations and peoples across cultures and religions as well as to counter the forces that could fuel polarization and extremism. It was agreed that the IPU would consider the conclusion of an agreement of cooperation with the Alliance of Civilizations.