Inter-Parliamentary Conference organisers in Islamabad have received official confirmation that the Russian Federation will participate in the landmark gathering that brings together 45 member states to discuss faith, interfaith harmony and climate action. The announcement marks a notable diplomatic development for the host city as the event gains international momentum.
Ms. Misbah Khar, Ambassador to the ISC and a lead organiser, described the meeting as a global call for cooperation. “This conference is not just a diplomatic gathering; it is a global call for peace, cooperation, and collective climate action,” she said, underlining the event’s dual emphasis on faith and sustainable development.
Russia will be represented by a senior and internationally engaged Deputy Speaker, a move organisers say underscores Moscow’s commitment to parliamentary diplomacy and multilateral dialogue. Delegates in Islamabad view the high-level participation as important for building bridges and strengthening bilateral and multilateral ties.
A senior official from the Senate Protocol welcomed the confirmation and highlighted the conference’s distinctive format that unites both houses of parliament alongside senior representatives from across the globe. The official noted that Russia’s presence enhances the credibility and projected impact of the Islamabad meeting.
Preparations in Islamabad are reported to be well underway with organisers promising high diplomatic and professional standards. Innovative session formats, thematic conversations on faith and climate, and a schedule of high-level bilateral meetings are being arranged to maximise outcomes and cooperation among participating parliaments.
Organisers and Pakistani hosts stress the role of the Inter-Parliamentary Conference in connecting legislatures to people and promoting tolerance, resilience and shared understanding. With 45 countries committed, Islamabad aims for the event to become a defining moment in parliamentary diplomacy and collective action on pressing global challenges.
