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ISLAMABAD, Nov 11 (APP):Ambassador of the Inter-Parliamentary Speakers’ Conference (ISC), Ms. Misbah Khar, on Tuesday warmly welcomed parliamentary delegations from around the world participating in the Inaugural ISC, hosted by the Senate of Pakistan in Islamabad.
Addressing an august gathering, attended by Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Senate Chairman Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, and delegations from multiple continents, she said it was “a privilege and a great honour to host such a distinguished assembly of global legislators in Islamabad.”
She noted that the gathering reflected “a shared belief that constructive engagement, not division, must guide the way toward peace,” adding that the presence of speakers and delegates from different continents symbolized the world’s collective resolve to address global challenges through dialogue, cooperation, and partnership.
Highlighting the vision behind the ISC, Ms. Khar said the forum was conceived earlier this year under the leadership of Honourable Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, when over 45 Speakers of Parliaments from around the world came together to lay its foundation. “The belief was simple,” she said, that parliaments the true voice of the people must take the lead in shaping a , safer, and more prosperous world.”
She lauded Chairman Gilani’s leadership and diplomatic foresight, noting that “his experience as a former Prime Minister and Speaker gives him a unique understanding of how diplomacy and democracy reinforce one another. Through his vision, the ISC has transformed from an idea into a reality a bridge connecting nations and people through dialogue and trust.”
Referring to the Conference theme, “Peace, Security, and Development,” Ms. Khar said these were “not separate goals, but interdependent pillars of global stability,” underscoring that the ISC’s guiding principles of interdependence, mutual prosperity, and shared values are actionable commitments that define how parliaments can help shape a more equitable world order.
She reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to constructive engagement and multilateral cooperation, stating that the country “remains a peace-loving and forward-looking nation that believes in inclusivity, dialogue, and bridge-building among civilizations.”
Ms. Khar emphasized that the Islamabad Communiqué would serve as a roadmap for practical parliamentary collaboration that promotes justice, ethical governance, and shared progress. “While global challenges ranging from conflicts and economic instability to climate change and inequality are immense,” she said, “they also present opportunities for partnership and collective resilience.”
“Pakistan’s own experience—its sacrifices in the fight against terrorism, its resilience in the face of natural disasters, and its pursuit of inclusive development reminds us that nations grow stronger when they share lessons and support one another,” she remarked.
Concluding her address, Ms. Misbah Khar described the conference as “not merely an event, but the beginning of a shared journey toward a fairer, safer, and more sustainable world.”
She expressed confidence that the deliberations in Islamabad “will serve as a transformative step toward strengthening global parliamentary diplomacy,” and called upon participants to make the ISC “a lasting bridge between continents founded on dialogue, justice, and mutual progress.”
“Together,” she concluded, “let us ensure that the work we begin here lights the path toward a world defined not by fear or division, but by hope, solidarity, and collective responsibility.”