Islamabad: Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has departed for the Republic of Belarus on an official visit, following an invitation from Ms. Natalya Kochanova, Chairperson of the Council of the Republic. The visit is aimed at enhancing bilateral relations and parliamentary cooperation between Pakistan and Belarus.

According to Senate of Pakistan, the visit is significant in light of the growing momentum in Pakistan-Belarus relations and a mutual interest in expanding cooperation across political, parliamentary, economic, and people-to-people domains. During the visit, Chairman Gilani is expected to engage in discussions with the President of Belarus, leaders of the Belarusian Parliament, and other senior officials, focusing on matters related to bilateral relations, parliamentary exchanges, and regional and international developments.

A key focus of the visit will be highlighting the importance of regular parliamentary exchanges and building institutional linkages between the two parliaments. Chairman Gilani will also emphasize the need for greater interaction among parliamentarians and parliamentary committees. Accompanying him are Senators Mir Dostain Khan Domki, Umer Farooq Kasi, Mohsin Aziz, Agha Shahzaib Durrani, and Amir Waliuddin Chishti.

This visit underscores the Senate of Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening parliamentary diplomacy and international parliamentary engagement, aligning with Pakistan’s broader bilateral and diplomatic objectives.