Ambassador Misbah Khar Meets Asad Ayaz, Assistant Political Advisor, Embassy of Japan
Islamabad, — Ambassador Misbah khar, Special Envoy for the Inter-Parliamentary Speakers’ Conference (ISC), held a meeting with Asad Ayaz, Assistant Political Advisor at the Embassy of Japan at Parliament House.
The meeting focused on strengthening parliamentary cooperation between Pakistan and Japan, while also reviewing opportunities for expanding collaboration in political, economic, and cultural spheres. Both sides acknowledged the longstanding friendship between the two countries and emphasized the importance of institutionalizing parliamentary exchanges to promote mutual understanding and people-to-people contact.
Ambassador Misbah Khar reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to enhancing its multifaceted relations with Japan. She highlighted that deeper engagement at the parliamentary level would play a vital role in promoting shared values of democracy, peace, and prosperity.
Mr. Asad Ayaz appreciated Pakistan’s constructive role in regional stability and acknowledged the importance of parliamentary diplomacy as a tool to foster stronger bilateral ties.
Ambassador Misbah Khar also briefed Mr. Asad Ayaz on the vision, aims, and objectives of the newly established Inter-Parliamentary Speakers’ Conference (ISC). She extended a formal invitation to the leadership of Japan to participate in the ISC session, scheduled to be held in Islamabad on 11–12 November 2025 under the theme: “Peace, Development, Stability, and Security.” She underscored that the ISC is envisioned as a unique global forum bringing together Speakers of Parliaments and international leaders, serving as a vital platform for dialogue and collaboration on matters of peace, development, stability, and security through inclusive parliamentary diplomacy and constructive engagement.
The meeting was also attended by Mr. Tariq bin Waheed, Senior Director General (Protocol), Senate of Pakistan. He underscored the significance of Japan’s engagement in the forthcoming ISC and expressed confidence that the participation of Japan would add great value to the Conference’s objectives.
The meeting concluded with a shared resolve to strengthen parliamentary cooperation and to continue dialogue for building a future-oriented partnership between Pakistan and Japan.
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