ISLAMABAD: Chairman Senate, Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, on Thursday called for greater parliamentary unity and collective action to address global challenges, including armed conflicts, terrorism, climate change and economic inequality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Addressing the inaugural session of the 2nd Inter-Parliamentary Speakers\u2019 Conference (ISC) in Phnom Penh, in the presence of Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and President of the Senate of Cambodia Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Sen, he lauded the participation of Prime Minister Hun Manet as a strong symbol of Cambodia\u2019s commitment to parliamentary dialogue and cooperation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Welcoming the Cambodian leadership, Chairman Gilani thanked the King of Cambodia for his message and expressed appreciation to the Senate and people of Cambodia for hosting the conference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He also acknowledged the leadership and hospitality of Samdech Hun Sen in bringing parliamentary Speakers together on a common platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Speaking on the theme, \u201cSolidarity for Peace and Shared Prosperity \u2013 Strengthening International Law and Resolving Conflicts Peacefully,\u201d Gilani called for greater parliamentary unity and collective action to address global challenges, including armed conflicts, terrorism, climate change and economic inequality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He stressed that parliamentary diplomacy must move \u201cfrom commitment to action, from dialogue to delivery, and from promises to results.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He proposed that the ISC develop mechanisms for rapid parliamentary responses to emerging crises and strengthen adherence to international law as the foundation for peace and stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Citing Pakistan\u2019s experience, he said parliamentary diplomacy could create new avenues for dialogue when traditional channels faced limitations. He also highlighted Pakistan\u2019s cooperation with Saudi Arabia and T\u00fcrkiye for regional peace and stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Quoting Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto, Chairman Gilani said leadership for peace required courage and conviction, and urged parliamentarians to lead with unity and vision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Earlier, Chairman Gilani led the participating Speakers and delegates on a courtesy call on Samdech Hun Sen, President of the Senate of Cambodia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The 2nd ISC is being hosted by the Kingdom of Cambodia and brings together parliamentary leaders to advance dialogue on peace, development and global cooperation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
ISLAMABAD: Chairman Senate, Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, on Thursday called for greater parliamentary unity and collective action to address global challenges, including armed conflicts, terrorism, climate change and economic inequality. Addressing the inaugural session of the 2nd Inter-Parliamentary Speakers\u2019 Conference (ISC) in Phnom Penh, in the presence of Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and President […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1636,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_eb_attr":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[11,12],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1635","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-latest","category-pakistan"],"yoast_head":"\n