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ARUSHA, Tanzania, October 9, 2026 – The Inter-Parliamentary Speakers’ Conference (ISC), led by Secretary General Ek Nath Dhakal, participated in the 153rd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), held from October 5 to 9 at the Arusha International Conference Centre in Arusha, United Republic of Tanzania. Hosted by the National Assembly of Tanzania, the Assembly convened under the theme, “Enhancing Good Governance and Empowering Communities through Inclusivity, Trust

Arusha, Tanzania, 7 October 2026 - The Inter-Parliamentary Speakers' Conference (ISC) Secretariat and the Latin American and Caribbean Parliament (PARLATINO) formalized a new partnership today with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on enhancing inter-parliamentary cooperation and parliamentary diplomacy. The signing took place on the sidelines of the IPU Assembly. The MoU was signed by the ISC Secretary General, Hon. Ek Nath Dhakal, and the President of PARLA

Phnom Penh, Kingdom of Cambodia (August 26–28, 2026) Preparations and Planning The foundational steps for the 2nd Inter-Parliamentary Speakers’ Conference (ISC-2) were established in February 2026 during an official visit to Cambodia by Hon. Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani, Chairman of the Senate of Pakistan and Founding Chairman of the ISC. During highlevel consultations in Phnom Penh with Cambodian Senate President Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen and ISC Secretary-General

Phnom Penh, Cambodia — The Second Inter-Parliamentary Speakers’ Conference (ISC-2) concluded in Phnom Penh on 28 August 2026 with the adoption of the Phnom Penh Declaration, reaffirming a collective commitment among participating parliaments to strengthen international law, advance peaceful conflict resolution, and deepen parliamentary cooperation in pursuit of peace and shared prosperity. Held at a time of heightened global tensions and persistent conflicts, the three-day Co

Inter-Parliamentary Speakers’ Conference (ISC) Secretary General Hon. Ek Nath Dhakal undertook an official visit to Baku, Azerbaijan, from 6 to 8 August 2026, strengthening parliamentary ties between the ISC and the Milli Majlis, the Parliament of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The visit aimed to further develop relations between the ISC and the Milli Majlis, explore avenues for cooperation with other Turkic states, and advance the ISC’s broader parliamentary diplomacy efforts.

ISC Secretariat Concludes Working Visit to Phnom Penh Ahead of ISC-2

Istanbul, Türkiye, April 15–19, 2026 The Inter-Parliamentary Speakers' Conference (ISC) Secretariat is pleased to report that an ISC delegation participated in the 152nd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), held in Istanbul, Türkiye from April 15 to 19, 2026. Hosted by the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye, the Assembly convened under the theme "Nurturing Hope, Securing Peace and Ensuring Justice for Future Generations," drawing approximately 2,000 delegates from

Islamabad, November 12, 2025 The Inter-Parliamentary Speakers’ Conference (ISC) concluded in Islamabad after two days of high-level deliberations held from November 11 to 12, 2025. The event was jointly hosted by the Senate of Pakistan and the Inter-Parliamentary Speakers’ Conference (ISC) under the theme “Peace, Security and Development.” The conference brought together delegations from 40 national parliaments, represented by Speakers, Presidents, Deputy Speakers, and parlia

Geneva, Switzerland – October 19-23, 2025 The ISC delegation led by Secretary General Ek Nath Dhakal and accompanied by Director Hajime Saito attended the 151st assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU). The 151st Assembly of the IPU took place in Geneva, Switzerland, on 19-23 October 2025. All IPU statutory bodies, including the Governing Council, Standing Committees, Committees on the Human Rights of Parliamentarians and on Middle East Questions, as well as the Forum

Istanbul, Türkiye – October 16, 2025 The Inter-Parliamentary Speakers' Conference (ISC) and the Zero Waste Foundation (ZWF) formalized their partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding signed on October 16, 2025, at the Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center, marking an important milestone in advancing global environmental sustainability and climate action. The MoU was signed by Hon. Ek Nath Dhakal, Secretary General of ISC, and Mr. Mustafa Erdağı, General Ma

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – 16–22 September 2025 The Inter-Parliamentary Speakers’ Conference (ISC) had the honor of participating as Guest...

GENEVA, July 30, 2025 – During the continuation of the General Debate at the 6th World Conference of Speakers of Parliament organized by...

Pope Leo XIV (left) shakes hands with Ek Nath Dhakal (right). Ek Nath Dhakal, Member of the House of Representatives of Nepal, greeted...

Hon. Ek Nath Dhakal, ISC Secretary General delivers remarks as a representative of ISC during the forum. (June 20, 2025) Hon. Ek Nath...