Pakistan engages in parliamentary diplomacy at IPU assembly in Istanbul

ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 20th Apr, 2026) A high-level parliamentary delegation from Pakistan held a series of significant bilateral and multilateral engagements on the sidelines of the 152nd Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly in Istanbul, Türkiye, aimed at strengthening parliamentary diplomacy and fostering international cooperation.

The delegation is led by Senator Amir Waliuddin Chishti, along with Senator Muhammad Talha Mehmood.

During the assembly, the Pakistani delegation held a formal meeting with the parliamentary delegation of Syria, where both sides exchanged views on matters of mutual interest and reaffirmed their commitment to enhanced cooperation through dialogue, experience-sharing, and inter-parliamentary engagement.

The delegation also engaged with representatives from Canada, participating in constructive interactions with the Canadian parliamentary delegation led by Senator Salma Ataullah Jan.

Senator Amir Waliuddin Chishti, along with Senator Muhammad Talha Mahmood, emphasised the importance of sustained parliamentary collaboration and people-to-people contact between the two countries.

In addition, the Pakistani delegation met with Christopher Kalila, Member of Parliament (MP) of Zambia and Chairperson of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA), and Jarvis, Assistant Secretary-General of the CPA Secretariat.

The meeting focused on the role of parliamentary institutions in strengthening democracy, sharing legislative practices, and enhancing engagement among Commonwealth member parliaments.

Throughout the assembly proceedings, the Pakistani delegation actively participated in plenary sessions and informal exchanges with parliamentarians from around the world, underscoring Pakistan’s commitment to multilateralism, inclusive dialogue, and parliamentary diplomacy as a tool for promoting peace, development, and mutual understanding.

The 152nd IPU Assembly brought together parliamentary leaders and members from across the globe, providing an important platform for discussing contemporary global challenges and reinforcing the central role of parliaments in addressing them.