<span style="color: #222222;">Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has stressed the need to ensure that democratic ethos and values are strengthened both within and among nations.<br />'' <br />'' He was addressing youngsters from India and the Commonwealth during the inaugural session of the 10th Commonwealth Youth Parliament in Delhi Assembly today.<br />'' <br />'' Mr Birla said Science and technology have created a global village where all nations supplement each other in development and prosperity.<br />'' <br />'' He said the event is an opportunity for youngsters to experience working of democracy and parliamentary practices in Parliaments across the Commonwealth.<br />'' <br />'' Mr Birla said Commonwealth Youth Parliament is playing an important role in strengthening the trust of the youth in democracy and engaging them in parliamentary practices.<br />'' <br />''<br />''He expressed hope that the programme will enrich the understanding of the role Parliament plays in ensuring government accountability.</span><br />