Pakistani Senate Chair Gilani received ISC Secretary General Dhakal at Parliament House

Senate Chairman of Pakistan Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani met with the Secretary General of the Inter-Parliamentary Speakers’ Conference (ISC), Ek Nath Dhakal, at the Parliament House in Islamabad on July 16. The meeting focused on boosting cooperation for peace, development, and regional dialogue ahead of the proposed ISC conference in Pakistan this November.

During the meeting, Ek Nath Dhakal briefed Chairman Gilani on the preparations for the upcoming Inter-Parliamentary Speakers’ conference. Gilani welcomed him warmly and called the visit an important step toward regional understanding and cooperation. He also highlighted the ISC’s role as a powerful platform for promoting global peace and development through parliamentary diplomacy.

Chairman Gilani emphasized the urgent need for a united global strategy to face common challenges such as conflicts and crises. He said joint efforts are necessary to deal with these issues effectively. The discussion reflected a shared vision for strengthening parliamentary ties across nations.

Secretary General Dhakal praised Gilani’s leadership and international standing, saying his vision would make the ISC more impactful. He also shared future plans of the ISC, including applying for observer status at the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and building deeper ties with the United Nations to achieve global development goals.

Moreover, Secretary General Dhakal was felicitated by Senate Chairman Gilani for his outstanding efforts in peace diplomacy globally.

At the end of the meeting, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to working together. They agreed to strengthen parliamentary cooperation, promote regional peace, and address shared challenges through dialogue and mutual understanding. Dhakal thanked Pakistan for the warm hospitality and conveyed good wishes from the people and government of Nepal.

Secretary General Dhakal also visited the Nepal Embassy in Islamabad and he was warmly received by the Nepalese Ambassador Rita Dhital. Lawmaker Dhakal is visiting Islamabad for two days on a friendly invitation from the Senate of Pakistan. Secretary General Dhakal is accompanied by ISC officials Hajime Saito, Man Ho Woo and Santosh K. Paudel.