ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq has emphasised the urgent need to revive global trust in multilateralism, stressing that the peaceful resolution of long-standing international disputes, including Kashmir issue, must be pursued in accordance with the United Nations Security Council resolutions.

He asserted that the politicisation of humanitarian principles and the application of double standards in international affairs must be brought to an end to safeguard global peace and justice.

The NA speaker expressed these views while addressing the main session of the 6th World Conference of Speakers of Parliament, jointly organised by the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and the United Nations in Geneva, according to a message received here on Wednesday.

Both the NA speaker and Senate Chairman Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani are presently in Geneva to attend the conference. Both ofthem held meetings with different leaders on the sidelines of the Conference and discussed bilateral, regional and international issues.

Underscoring Geneva`s historic role as the heart of global diplomacy, the NA speaker noted that the city where the League of Nations was both founded and ultimately failed served as a powerful reminder of the consequences of undermining multilateralism through populism, extremism, and narrow nationalism.

He stressed that peaceful dispute resolution must now be seen not only as a legal obligation but as a strategic necessity. Coercion and unilateral action, he said, could not achieve sustainable peace; instead, the world must invest in dialogue, diplomacy, mutual respect, and genuine adherence to the UN Charter.

NA Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq Meets Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye Prof. Dr. Numan Kurtulmu.

Mr Sadiq also met with Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Turkiye Prof Dr Numan Kurtulmus on the sidelines of the Conference.

During the meeting, Mr Sadiq conveyed warm greetings from the Parliament and the people of Pakistan to the brotherly people and leadership of Turkiye.

Both the speakers exchanged views on pressing regional andglobal developments.

Gilani`s engagements Senate Chairman Yousaf Raza Gilani held a bilateral meeting with Speaker of the House of Representatives of Nepal Devraj Ghimire.

The two parliamentary leaders reaffirmed the warm and cordial relations between Pakistan and Nepal, rooted in mutual respect, shared regional interests, and strong people-to-people connections.

Mr Ghimire appreciated Pakistan for providing scholarships to Nepalese students for studying at distinguished institutions in Pakistan.

The Senate chairman also met with Speaker of the Shura Council of the State of Qatar Hassan Al-Ghanim.

During the meeting, the two dignitaries reaffirmed the deeprooted and historically fraternal ties between Pakistan and Qatar, grounded in shared values, mutual respect, and a common vision for peace and development.

Both sides discussed issues of mutual interests encompassing political, economic, parliamentary, and people-to-people exchanges.

The Senate chairman extended invitation to Mr Ghimire and Mr Al-Ghanim to attend the Speakers Conference, scheduled to take place in Islamabad from November 11-12.