ISLAMABAD
Organized under the auspices of the Senate of Pakistan, the Inter-Parliamentary Speakers’ Conference will formally begin tomorrow (Tuesday). The Senate Secretariat has finalized all arrangements in this regard, while the arrival of delegations in the federal capital has already begun.
Speakers, Deputy Speakers, Members of Parliament, and heads of various prominent international organizations from friendly countries have reached Islamabad, while the arrival of other delegations continues. The important Conference, will feature detailed deliberations on the theme Peace, Security, and Development.
Heads of parliaments and delegates from significant countries will also share their views. The Conference will be addressed by Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, and Speaker National Assembly Ayaz Sadiq.
During the Conference, Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani will also hold separate meetings with parliamentary leaders of important countries to discuss matters of mutual interest and bilateral cooperation.
The Conference will continue for two days, culminating in the issuance of a joint communique. Parliamentary delegations arriving in Islamabad to participate in the Inter-Parliamentary Speakers’ Conference include representatives from Rwanda, Guyana, Congo, and Somalia, as well as the President of the Universal Peace Federation (UPF), Dr. Tageldin Ibrahim Hamad, affiliated with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN ECOSOC).
From Somalia, First Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ms. Saadia Yasin Haji, along with her representative team, has reached Islamabad. From Congo, Member of Parliament Mr. Prosper Kasongo Lokali Tunda, and from Guyana, Director of the National Peace Initiative Mr. Aubrey Narine, have also arrived in Islamabad.
Delegations from Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Kenya, Palestine, Maldives, Malaysia, the Philippines, Serbia, Nepal, Liberia, and Saudi Arabia have also arrived in Islamabad to attend the Inter-Parliamentary Speakers’ Conference being held from 11–12 November 2025. From Jordan, the delegation includes Deputy Prime Minister Taufiq Krishan, Member of the Upper House Rakan Hamadeh Al-Fawaz, and accompanying staff.
Senior officials of the Senate of Pakistan warmly received the Jordanian delegation. From Azerbaijan, Deputy Speaker of the Milli Majlis Ali Ahmadov; from Uzbekistan, Deputy Chairman of the Senate of the Supreme Assembly, Sodik Safoov; and from Cameroon, Member of Parliament Komase Simon Pou, have arrived in Islamabad to attend the Conference.
Former President of Guatemala, Jimmy Morales; Deputy Speaker of Kenya, Farah Maalim Muhammad; and Speaker of the Palestinian National Council, Rohi Ahmad Muhammad Fattouh, have also reached Islamabad along with their respective delegations to participate in the Conference.
Furthermore, a delegation from Saudi Arabia led by Deputy Chairman of the Shura Council, Abdullah bin Addam Falateh, has arrived in Islamabad. The delegation includes Dr. Othman Al-Hakamani, Abdullah Atlas, and Dr. Moeen Al-Madani. Senator Nadeem Ahmed Bhutto and senior officers of the Senate Secretariat warmly welcomed the Saudi delegation.
