By Saifullah Ansar
ISLAMABAD, OCT 13 /DNA/ – Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has said that Pakistan, Turkiye, and Azerbaijan share a common vision for progress, peace, and prosperity in the region. He made these remarks while addressing the Third Tripartite Speakers’ Meeting of Azerbaijan, Pakistan, and Turkiye as a Special Guest at the Parliament House on Monday. The meeting was held under the theme “Strengthening Fraternal Ties: Parliamentary Cooperation for Regional Peace, Security, and Prosperity.”
Chairman Gilani said that the three nations are united by faith and a shared destiny, emphasizing that their brotherhood is both “a message and a mission.” He appreciated Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq for hosting the important trilateral engagement, bringing together nations that have always stood shoulder to shoulder during testing times.
He noted that Pakistan, Turkiye, and Azerbaijan have a long history of mutual respect and cooperation. “From the Khilafat Movement that united Muslims across continents, to Pakistan’s unwavering support for Azerbaijan’s sovereignty, and Turkiye’s unflinching advocacy for Kashmir’s just cause — our histories have converged whenever justice called,” Gilani said.
Recalling his tenure as Prime Minister, Gilani mentioned his meetings with the leaderships of both countries, highlighting their consistent efforts to strengthen ties.
Touching upon contemporary global challenges, he said the Muslim world continues to face adversity in Palestine, Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, and other regions. He called upon parliaments of Muslim nations to become “platforms of conscience, clarity, and courage.” Gilani urged enhanced cooperation in security, trade, education, technology, and cultural exchanges to build bridges of understanding based on mutual trust and respect.
Chairman Gilani also briefed participants about the upcoming Inter-Parliamentary Speakers’ Conference (ISC) scheduled to be held next month in Islamabad, describing the current meeting as a “precursor to a new chapter in parliamentary diplomacy.” He stressed that no nation can achieve sustainable peace and development in isolation. “Peace and prosperity are not destinations — they are journeys — and our nations are companions bound by shared values and guided by a shared purpose,” he remarked.
Expressing gratitude to the Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Turkiye and the Speaker of the Milli Majlis of Azerbaijan for their participation, Gilani hoped the meeting would produce meaningful outcomes. He said the discussions would pave the way for stronger cooperation, people-to-people contacts, and deeper parliamentary linkages.
The Chairman Senate concluded by reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to work alongside Turkiye and Azerbaijan in advancing collective aspirations of peace, security, and development across the region.
