Gilani Leads Pakistan Delegation at Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Barbados
He pledges adherence to Commonwealth principles ahead of remarks on Pakistan's recent flood impacts.
Overview
- The Senate chairman is participating in the 68th CPC in Bridgetown, held under the theme “The Commonwealth: A Global Partner.”
- He met Barbados President Dame Sandra Mason, Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley, and CPA President Senator Reginald R. Farley in high-level engagements.
- He is scheduled to chair a conference session and to spotlight climate change, citing heavy rains and floods in Pakistan and related humanitarian challenges.
- He reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to democracy, rule of law, equality, transparency, and mutual partnership within the Commonwealth.
- His agenda includes bilateral talks aimed at strengthening parliamentary cooperation, people-to-people links, regional stability, and socio-economic and trade ties.