Acting President Yousuf Raza Gilani held a telephonic conversation with Russian Federation Council Speaker Valentina Matvienko on Thursday, inviting her to participate in the upcoming International Speakers Conference (ISC).
During the conversation, Gilani lauded Matvienko’s role in strengthening parliamentary ties between Pakistan and Russia. He emphasised that the ISC aims to promote parliamentary diplomacy while fostering global peace, harmony, and prosperity.
The Acting President added that Russia’s participation would make the conference more meaningful and contribute to advancing the shared goals of peace and sustainable development.
In response, Matvienko assured Gilani that Russia would be represented at the highest level in the conference.