Brotherhood and Unity: Speakers of Pakistan, Türkiye, Azerbaijan Conclude Third Tripartite Meeting

The joint communiqué of the Third Tripartite Speakers’ Meeting held in Islamabad has been released.

The communiqué emphasizes the need for a peaceful resolution to the Kashmir issue.

The third tripartite meeting of the Speakers of Pakistan, Türkiye (Turkey), and Azerbaijan was held in Islamabad.

The meeting was hosted by the Speaker of the National Assembly, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq.

Agreement was reached on the sharing of history, culture, and values among the peoples of the three brotherly countries.

The Islamabad Declaration stresses the promotion of political, economic, defense, trade, scientific, and cultural cooperation.

The Speakers expressed their resolve to continue high-level contacts and consultations, according to the communiqué.

The communiqué agrees to further strengthen multilateral cooperation among the three countries.

The tripartite conferences of the Heads of Parliaments were declared a symbol of brotherhood, unity, and friendship, the communiqué states.

The Speakers decided to enhance cooperation at the United Nations (UN), Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), Developing 8 (D-8), and international parliamentary forums, according to the communiqué.

Agreement was reached on joint actions against terrorism, cyber attacks, and misleading campaigns.

The communiqué emphasizes adherence to international law and the peaceful utilization of natural resources.

The need for effective implementation of global environmental agreements was stressed, the communiqué notes.

The recommendations of COP29, which will be held in Baku, were declared an important milestone for global environmental action, according to the communiqué.

Concern was expressed over the lack of financial resources for climate change, the communiqué states.

The communiqué describes sustainable development, peace, stability, and human rights as interconnected.

Agreement was reached on enhancing cooperation in renewable energy and regional energy corridors, the communiqué notes.

The communiqué expresses the resolve to promote East-West and North-South corridor projects.

Agreement was reached on promoting links between parliamentary committees, friendship groups, and staff, according to the communiqué.

Parliamentary diplomacy was deemed key to global peace and conflict resolution, the communiqué states.

A decision was made to hold training and capacity-building programs for parliamentarians and parliamentary staff, the communiqué notes.

The need for women and youth to be given a full role in the decision-making process was emphasized.

Support was expressed for youth exchange programs and public diplomacy projects.

The three countries expressed their willingness to adopt a common position on international forums.

Islamophobia, extremism, and discrimination against Muslims were strongly condemned.

A commitment to joint struggle for the elimination of oppression and discrimination against Muslim minorities was expressed.

A demand was made to end Israeli aggression and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

The communiqué urges halting the displacement of Palestinians, Israeli withdrawal, and the reconstruction of Gaza.

The communiqué supports a two-state solution and demands an independent Palestinian state based on the 1967 borders.

The resolve to increase cooperation with the parliamentary group in support of Palestine was reiterated, according to the communiqué.

The communiqué deems the peaceful resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute necessary in accordance with United Nations resolutions.

The communiqué considers the change in the demographic status of Kashmir a cause of increasing tension in the region.

Solidarity was expressed regarding the issue of landmines in Azerbaijan’s war-affected territories.

Support was expressed for Azerbaijan’s efforts for rehabilitation, demining, and the return of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), according to the communiqué.

Agreement was reached on increasing parliamentary relations with the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and its legislature.

A decision was made to hold the next tripartite Speakers’ meeting in Azerbaijan in 2026, the communiqué notes.

The Speakers of Türkiye and Azerbaijan thanked Pakistan for its excellent hospitality.