ISLAMABAD(National times)- Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister (DPM\/FM), Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Wednesday reaffirmed Pakistan\u2019s unwavering commitment to dialogue, diplomacy and multilateralism as essential instruments for ensuring peace, stability and development, while addressing second day of the three-day Inter-Parliamentary Speakers\u2019 Conference (ISC). Speaking before parliamentarians, delegates and participants from across the globe here, the DPM said their presence reflected a shared conviction that cooperation among nations remained the surest path to peace and progress. He noted that the conference, convened under the Senate of Pakistan through the vision of Chairman Senate and ISC Founding Chairman Senator Syed Yousaf Raza Gillani, marked another milestone in Pakistan\u2019s sustained efforts to advance peace, security and development through multilateralism. As Deputy Prime Minister and Leader of the House in the Senate, I am reminded that Pakistan\u2019s journey on the international stage has always been defined by resilience, dialogue and partnership,\u201d Dar said, adding that the ISC provided a unique platform to translate these principles into tangible outcomes that advance Pakistan\u2019s interests while strengthening regional stability.He emphasized that diplomacy today extended beyond ministries and traditional missions, drawing strength from public awareness and parliamentary engagement. \u201cParliamentary diplomacy complements traditional diplomacy by bringing the perspective of the people\u2019s representatives into international discourse,\u201d he said, underscoring that such interactions enrich global cooperation and ensure that diplomacy reflects the aspirations and interests of citizens worldwide. Dar praised parliamentarians for their vital role in translating international commitments into domestic actions, simplifying regulations and enabling innovation to ensure that growth benefits all citizens. He said through regional connectivity, trade facilitation and investment partnerships, economies could achieve shared prosperity. Referring to the ongoing global challenges, Dar noted that the world was witnessing an era of transformation marked by strained trust in multilateral institutions, growing geopolitical rivalries, climate crises, terrorism and widening inequalities. \u201cAt such a moment, forums like this carry exceptional significance,\u201d he remarked. \u201cMultilateralism must not only be preserved but revitalized through openness, inclusion and the active participation of people\u2019s representatives.\u201dThe Deputy Prime Minister said this year\u2019s theme \u201cPeace, Security and Development\u201d underscored a simple but powerful truth \u2014 that peace enables growth, development sustains peace, and security fortifies progress. He urged that institutions must be accountable and inclusive so that the dividends of peace and development reach all people. Condemning the recent terrorist attacks in Wana and Islamabad that claimed 15 lives, Dar said Pakistan categorically rejected terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. \u201cThese cowardly acts will never shake our national resolve to eliminate this menace,\u201d he said, reaffirming that dialogue, understanding and partnership remain the only sustainable path to peace and security. Dar reiterated that Pakistan\u2019s foreign policy was anchored in the principles of the UN Charter \u2014 sovereign equality, peaceful settlement of disputes, non-interference and friendly relations among nations. \u201cDialogue has always been our preferred instrument for stability and progress,\u201d he said, noting Pakistan\u2019s consistent advocacy for regional cooperation, conflict prevention and equitable development. Highlighting Pakistan\u2019s leadership at the United Nations, he recalled that during its presidency of the UN Security Council in July 2025, Pakistan had convened an open debate on promoting international peace through multilateralism, leading to the unanimous adoption of a Pakistan-sponsored resolution on strengthening mechanisms for peaceful dispute settlement. \u201cPakistan\u2019s experience uniquely positions it as a bridge between the Global South and the Global North and between regions and civilizations. We believe cooperation must replace competition, and equitable partnerships, not hierarchies, should define the future international order,\u201d he said. Concluding his remarks, Dar called on the participants to reaffirm their faith in dialogue and cooperation. \u201cPakistan stands ready to continue serving as a bridge-builder, uniting regions, amplifying the voices of the developing world, and promoting peace through justice and dialogue,\u201d he said. \u201cUltimately, diplomacy, whether in the chamber or chancery, must serve the people.\u201d He added that the Inter-Parliamentary Speakers\u2019 Conference embodied this spirit of people-centered diplomacy, rooted in representation, anchored in accountability and driven by empathy, paving the way for a fairer, safer and more prosperous world for all.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
ISLAMABAD(National times)- Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister (DPM\/FM), Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Wednesday reaffirmed Pakistan\u2019s unwavering commitment to dialogue, diplomacy and multilateralism as essential instruments for ensuring peace, stability and development, while addressing second day of the three-day Inter-Parliamentary Speakers\u2019 Conference (ISC). Speaking before parliamentarians, delegates and participants from across the globe here, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":115617,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-115616","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-national","entry"],"yoast_head":"\n