Islamabad – Mishbah Khar, Ambassador for the Inter-Parliamentary Speakers’ Conference (ISC) and Advisor to the Chairman Senate, met with the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Pakistan, Mohamed Yahya.
The meeting focused on providing a detailed briefing regarding the forthcoming Inter-Parliamentary Speakers’ Conference scheduled to be held in Islamabad from 11–12 November.
Khar was accompanied by Senior Director General Protocol Tariq Bin Waheed during the meeting. Mishbah Khar formally extended invitations to parliamentary leaders and emphasized that the conference would serve as a unique platform for parliamentarians from across the region to exchange views on issues of mutual interest, enhance collaboration, and strengthen regional partnerships.
Highlighting the objectives of the conference, Khar noted that the event would play a pivotal role in promoting multilateral cooperation and fostering constructive dialogue among regional stakeholders. She stressed that the conference represents an important opportunity to address shared challenges and reinforce institutional linkages.
During the meeting, Mishbah Khar also drew attention to the humanitarian and economic losses caused by recent torrential rains and floods in Pakistan. She urged the United Nations to play a more active role in accelerating relief and recovery efforts on humanitarian grounds. “The UN has always stood by developing nations in difficult times. Pakistan is currently grappling with severe flood conditions, and this is the moment for the UN to step forward and support vulnerable communities,” she said.
The two sides also discussed prospects for strengthening bilateral cooperation and exploring opportunities for joint initiatives in various fields.
Mohamed Yahya expressed gratitude for the briefing and the formal invitation, assuring that the United Nations would extend its full support and active participation in the upcoming conference.
Sohail Majeed is a Special Correspondent at The Diplomatic Insight. He has twelve plus years of experience in journalism & reporting. He covers International Affairs, Diplomacy, UN, Sports, Climate Change, Economy, Technology, and Health.
