Phnom Penh, Cambodia (GNP): Senate Chairman Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani attended a luncheon hosted by the Senate of Cambodia on the sidelines of the 2nd Inter-Parliamentary Speakers’ Conference (ISC), during which he emphasized peace as the central focus of the gathering.
The luncheon was hosted by Neak Oknah Datuk Dr. Othsman Hassan, Senior Minister in charge of Special Missions for the Royal Government of Cambodia.
Discussions at the event centered on advancing peace, dialogue and inter-parliamentary cooperation. Chairman Gilani said his objective through the ISC platform is to promote global peace via parliamentary diplomacy and collective legislative action, describing the conference as an important venue for Speakers and Presiding Officers to build consensus on shared challenges and strengthen mutual understanding among nations.
Also present at the luncheon was Dr. (H.C.) Sultan Baktiar Najamudin, Speaker of Indonesia’s House of Regional Representatives, with whom the Senate Chairman discussed matters related to the ISC agenda and broader parliamentary cooperation.
Delegates at the luncheon acknowledged the ISC’s role in convening legislative leaders around issues of shared concern, agreeing that ongoing inter-parliamentary engagement supports the peaceful resolution of disputes and deeper regional ties.
Chairman Gilani reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to the ISC’s goals and expressed confidence that the conference would help strengthen inter-parliamentary connections and advance the broader cause of global peace.
Also in attendance were Zaheeruddin Babar Thaheem, Pakistan’s Ambassador to Cambodia; Ms. Misbah Khar, Advisor to the Senate Chairman and Ambassador to the ISC; MNA Shumaila Rana; and Indonesian Senator Mirah Midadan Fahmid.
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Chairman Gilani is scheduled to address a plenary session of the 2nd ISC and will hold additional meetings with parliamentary leaders participating in the conference.
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