Dr. Fathallah Boutbik, President of the Pan-African Parliament, held a meeting with Gertrude Mongella, the first person to lead the assembly during its inaugural years from 2004 to 2009. As part of the visit, Dr. Boutbik presented her with a certificate of recognition, honoring her pioneering role and foundational contributions to the institution. The meeting is part of a broader initiative by the current leadership to leverage the expertise and institutional memory of past leaders to build a more effective continental parliament. Dr. Boutbik praised Mongella as an inspiring symbol for African women and commended her efforts in fostering democratic representation for the continent's citizens.