Summary Addressing the 152nd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Istanbul, he said Pakistan will continue to play a facilitative role between the parties in promoting dialogue
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News/Web Desk) - Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq on Thursday said that Pakistan seeks an immediate resolution to the ongoing regional conflict and is actively engaged in intensive diplomatic efforts to end it.
Addressing the 152nd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Istanbul, he said Pakistan will continue to play a facilitative role between the parties in promoting dialogue and communication in the future.
Reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment, the Speaker stated that Pakistan firmly believes in parliamentary diplomacy as an essential instrument for building trust, fostering cooperation, and promoting conflict prevention and resolution.
Referring to regional issues, he stated that the continued suppression and denial of the right to self-determination of the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) remains a key source of instability in South Asia.
He reiterated that Jammu and Kashmir is an internationally recognized disputed territory, whose final status is to be determined in accordance with relevant UN Security Council resolutions and the aspirations of the Kashmiri people.
He called for the reversal of unilateral measures taken since 5 August 2019 and expressed concern over what he termed India’s aggressive rhetoric and posturing.
NA Speaker further termed India’s decision to hold the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance as irresponsible and a violation of international law and established inter-state norms, warning that the weaponization of water poses a serious threat to regional stability. He added that Pakistan reserves all rights to safeguard its due share of water under the Treaty.
He also referenced efforts by the United States, led by President Trump and supported by several Arab and Islamic countries including Pakistan, toward advancing a Gaza Peace Plan.
He emphasized Pakistan’s position that a time-bound political process based on UN resolutions must lead to an independent Palestinian state on pre-1967 borders with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital.
On regional peace efforts, the Speaker stated that Pakistan is committed to ending ongoing conflicts through diplomatic engagement. He expressed gratitude to the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States for responding positively to the call of the Prime Minister of Pakistan Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Deputy Prime Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar and Chief of Defence forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir for an immediate ceasefire and for participating in the Islamabad talks held on 11–12 April.
He described the talks as a historic breakthrough facilitated by Pakistan, noting that both sides engaged in constructive dialogue in a positive atmosphere. He urged continued commitment to the ceasefire and sustained dialogue for regional peace and prosperity.
Turning to the evolving security dynamics in Afghanistan, the Speaker expressed concern over the deteriorating security situation, stating that Afghanistan continues to serve as a sanctuary for terrorist groups, posing a serious threat to regional and global security.
