Islamabad (TDI): The inaugural session of the Trilateral Speakers’ Meeting among Pakistan, Türkiye, and Azerbaijan was held at the National Assembly Secretariat under the chairmanship of Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, on Monday.
The session was attended by the Speaker of the Milli Majlis of Azerbaijan Sahiba Gafarova, the Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye Numan Kurtulmuş, and the Chairman Senate of Pakistan, Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani.
Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq warmly welcomed the visiting Speakers and termed the trilateral parliamentary cooperation among Pakistan, Türkiye, and Azerbaijan as a unique manifestation of strategic partnership and fraternal unity among the three brotherly nations.
He said that this partnership is not merely between governments but represents the collective will of the peoples of all three nations and the voice of their parliaments.
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Highlighting the theme of the conference “Strengthening Fraternal Ties: Parliamentary Cooperation for Regional Peace, Security, and Prosperity” Speaker NA emphasized that it truly reflects the shared vision and spirit of brotherhood among Pakistan, Türkiye, and Azerbaijan.
Speaking on regional security, he stressed that terrorism has no religion and must be countered collectively.
Touching upon climate change, Speaker NA noted that Pakistan remains among the most climate-vulnerable nations. He said that the devastating floods of 2022 and 2025 highlight global climate injustice, calling for greater regional cooperation and a unified parliamentary framework for climate action.
In her address, Speaker of the Milli Majlis of Azerbaijan, Sahiba Gafarova, congratulated Speaker Sadiq on successfully convening the Trilateral Speakers’ Conference in Islamabad.
She termed the conference a continuation of the initiative launched by the Azerbaijani Parliament in Baku in 2021 and a manifestation of the growing parliamentary cooperation framework for regional peace and security.
Speaker Gafarova underlined that the cooperation among the three nations is based on shared history, culture, and moral values.
She expressed gratitude to Pakistan for its unwavering support during Azerbaijan’s 44-day Patriotic War and reaffirmed Azerbaijan’s continued support for Pakistan’s principled stance on the Jammu and Kashmir dispute.
Addressing the session, Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye, Numan Kurtulmuş, said the themes discussed today are critical for ensuring regional peace, security, and development.
He underscored the need for regular parliamentary exchanges and institutionalized cooperation among the three countries, describing them as “three states, one nation.”
Speaker Kurtulmuş condemned foreign aggression faced by the three countries and appreciated the exemplary struggle of Türkiye against terrorism both within and beyond its borders.
He further disclosed that joint efforts by Pakistan, Türkiye, and Azerbaijan had led to 11 countries recognizing Palestine as a sovereign state for the first time ever and which could not have been possible earlier.
He announced that the next trilateral parliamentary meeting would be hosted in Istanbul, focusing on the Palestinian issue, and would mark a milestone in advancing the collective voice of the Muslim world.
In his remarks, Chairman Senate of Pakistan, Yousaf Raza Gilani, said that Azerbaijan, Türkiye, and Pakistan are bound by deep-rooted ties of faith, culture, and mutual respect.
He said that the trilateral forum is not merely a diplomatic engagement but a practical demonstration of common values. By fostering cooperation in security, trade, education, technology, and culture, he said, the three nations can build a bridge of trust and mutual respect from Ankara to Islamabad and Baku.
Chairman Senate emphasized that the Muslim world is currently facing grave injustices in Palestine, Kashmir, and elsewhere, and parliaments must serve as centers of vision, courage, and peace.
He said that the Islamabad Trilateral Speakers’ Conference marks the beginning of a new chapter in parliamentary diplomacy, reaffirming the shared resolve of the three brotherly nations for peace, development, and prosperity.
Sohail Majeed
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