Islamabad: The Inter-Parliamentary Speakers' Conference (ISC) concluded in Islamabad with the adoption of the historic Islamabad Communiqu©. Chairman Senate, Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, while addressing the closing session, described terrorism as one of the gravest global threats, emphasizing that its elimination requires not only military measures but also parliamentary cooperation, financial oversight, and collective political will. He condemned the recent terrorist attacks in Islamabad and Wana, stating: 'Terrorists have no religion or nation; they are enemies of humanity.'

Chairman Senate Gilani highlighted Pakistan's sacrifices in the fight against terrorism and reaffirmed the country's commitment to global peace, stability, and dialogue. He also underlined the urgent global challenge of climate change, calling for collective strategies to address terrorism, extremism, climate crises, and humanitarian challenges. He emphasized parliaments as key drivers for international cooperation and global action.

During the session, Chairman Senate presented the Islamabad Communiqu©, which was jointly adopted by participating speakers of parliaments.

Islamabad Communiqu© - Key Highlights

Preamble:

Speakers of parliaments convened from November 10-12, 2025, reaffirmed commitment to the principles of peace, security, and inclusive development as enshrined in the UN Charter and international law. Recognizing global complexities, parliaments pledged to foster dialogue, legislative innovation, interregional connectivity, and parliamentary diplomacy to address shared challenges and promote prosperity.

Declarations:

Reaffirming ISC Mandate and Parliamentary Diplomacy:

ISC recognized as a crucial platform for parliamentary dialogue, exchanges, and capacity-building.

Commitment to augment inter-parliamentary cooperation through MoUs, joint committees, young parliamentarian forums, and institutional partnerships.

Parliamentary diplomacy highlighted as key to bridging divides, preventing conflict, promoting people-centric development, and reinforcing multilateralism.

Ensuring Peace through Dialogue and Cooperation:

Sustainable development requires peace, justice, equality, and inclusive growth.

Parliaments are urged to uphold international law, human rights, and the legitimate aspirations of all peoples.

Initiatives promoting peaceful dispute resolution, reconciliation, mediation, and proactive diplomacy encouraged.

Inter-parliamentary cooperation to tackle instability drivers such as poverty, exclusion, climate stress, and regional disputes.

Advancing Equitable and Sustainable Development:

Legislation aligned with 2030 Sustainable Development Goals to bridge social and economic inequalities.

Focus on empowering women, youth, differently-abled persons, and underserved communities.

Support for climate-resilient, environmentally sustainable, and technology-driven development.

Strengthening parliamentary institutions, committees, and caucuses for transparency, inclusion, and people-centered governance.

Combating Global Threats through Collective Parliamentary Action:

Addressing terrorism, extremism, climate change, food and water insecurity, poverty, pandemics, cyber threats, hate speech, and Islamophobia through multilateral cooperation and citizen-centered approaches.

Promoting equitable climate financing and investments in education, research, and innovation.

Fostering Regional Stability and Integration:

Support for inclusive and mutually beneficial infrastructure and connectivity projects.

Parliaments to lead in trust-building, harmonizing legal frameworks, and promoting dialogue and non-interference.

Conclusion:

The inaugural ISC meeting concluded with a call for parliaments to lead global action, build trust, and deepen cooperation. Participants reaffirmed their collective responsibility to uphold peace, security, and sustainable development in accordance with the UN Charter and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.