New York, February 12, 2026 – The Europe Today: A six-member Pakistani parliamentary delegation, led by Senate Chairman Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani, will participate in the Annual Parliamentary Hearing at the United Nations on February 12–13, 2026, at the UN Headquarters in New York.
The delegation is scheduled to take part in multiple high-level sessions over the two-day forum, including discussions on “The UN at 80: Renewing trust and purpose through cooperation and partnership,” “Translating global commitments into national realities,” “Protecting democracy from within: Parliamentary safeguards, responsibilities and renewal in times of democratic erosion,” and “Financing and future-proofing the United Nations.”
On the sidelines of the Annual Hearing, the Senate Chairman is also expected to meet with the President of the UN General Assembly and the President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), Dr. Tulia Ackson.
Other members of the delegation include Senator Farooq H. Naek, Senator Muhammad Abdul Qadir, Senator Syed Faisal Ali Subzwari, Senator Saleem Mandviwala, and Member of the National Assembly Malik Muhammad Amir Dogar.
The Annual IPU Parliamentary Hearing 2026 is a high-level global forum jointly organized by the Inter-Parliamentary Union and the United Nations. It brings together parliamentarians from around the world alongside senior UN officials, diplomats, experts, and civil society representatives to deliberate on pressing international challenges.
Held under the theme “Parliaments and the United Nations: Better together, delivering for the people,” the 2026 session will focus on advancing peace, sustainable development, democratic governance, and effective multilateralism. Discussions will also contribute to the UN’s Pact for the Future and broader reform efforts aimed at strengthening global cooperation.
Rooted in a long-standing mandate of the UN General Assembly, the Annual Parliamentary Hearing underscores the growing importance of parliamentary diplomacy and the vital role of elected representatives in shaping inclusive, people-centered global solutions.
