ISC Attends 153rd IPU Assembly in Arusha, Congratulates New IPU President Milton Dick
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 and Opportunities for All,” bringing together parliamentarians and representatives from around the world to discuss issues affecting governance and international cooperation.
During the Assembly, ISC Chairman and Chairman of the Senate of Pakistan, H.E. Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani, met with ISC Secretary General Ek Nath Dhakal. The Secretary General also met with members and partners of the ISC and engaged with representatives of its member parliaments.
The ISC also formalized a new agreement with PARLATINO through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on the margins of the IPU Assembly.
The ISC’s participation reflects its continued engagement with the international parliamentary community and its commitment to advancing parliamentary diplomacy, peaceful dialogue, good governance, and sustainable development. It also reaffirms the ISC’s commitment to supporting the IPU’s efforts and strengthening cooperation in pursuit of shared objectives.
A key highlight of the Assembly was the election of Hon. Milton Dick, Speaker of the Australian House of Representatives, as the 32nd President of the IPU, succeeding Dr. Tulia Ackson of Tanzania.
The ISC delegation extended its warm congratulations to President Dick, who participated in the 2nd Inter-Parliamentary Speakers’ Conference (ISC-2), held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, in August 2026. His participation highlighted the importance of continued engagement among parliamentary leaders in addressing shared challenges through dialogue and cooperation.
The ISC conveyed its best wishes to President Dick for a successful tenure and reaffirmed its commitment to advancing parliamentary diplomacy and fostering peaceful dialogue and shared prosperity among nations. The ISC also expressed its continued openness to constructive engagement with the IPU in pursuit of common goals.
