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

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