Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, Chairman Senate of Pakistan, arrived in Phnom Penh to lead the Pakistani delegation at the 2nd Inter-Parliamentary Speakers’ Conference (ISC). The ISC is being hosted by the King of Cambodia.
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— Radio Pakistan (@RadioPakistan) August 27, 2026
Chairman Gilani upon arrival was received by senior dignitaries of Cambodian Senate, Royal Government officials, Pakistan’s Ambassador to Cambodia Zaheeruddin Babar Thaheem, and ISC Secretary General Ek Nath Dhakal.
The key highlights from the 2nd Inter-Parliamentary Speakers’ Conference include:
- Conference Continuity: The inaugural session of ISC took place in Pakistan in November 2025. Cambodia is now hosting the second edition to advance inter-parliamentary partnership.
- Parliamentary Diplomacy: Cambodian leaders stated that Chairman Gilani’s decades-long relation with Senate President Samdech Hun Sen is a strong foundation enhancing trust between both nations.
- Plenary & Bilateral Agenda: Chairman Senate Yousaf Raza Gilani will deliver a keynote address on parliamentary diplomacy for peace and sustainable development at the conference. Bilateral engagements with participating parliamentary heads will continue the sidelines.
Pakistan’s participation in the 2nd Inter-Parliamentary Speakers’ Conference underscores its commitment to multilateralism, dialogue, regional peace, and promotion of democracy.
