Chairman Senate Holds Meeting with Tulia Ackson President-IPU on Sidelines of 153rd IPU-Assembly
Tanzania – 8 October 2026 (MT Team) : Chairman Senate of Pakistan and Head of the Pakistani Parliamentary Delegation to the 153rd IPU Assembly, Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, hold a luncheon meeting on the sidelines of the 153rd IPU Assembly at Arusha, Tanzania.
During the luncheon, Chairman Senate held a one-on-one meeting with the President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), Dr. Tulia Ackson.
Chairman Senate warmly congratulated Dr. Tulia Ackson on the successful completion of her historic tenure as President of the IPU (2023-2026). He lauded her dynamic leadership, vision and tireless efforts in making the IPU more inclusive, representative and effective as the world organization of Parliaments.
“Under your able and inspiring leadership, the IPU has become a stronger platform for peace, dialogue and parliamentary diplomacy. As the first African woman President of IPU, you are an inspiration for women parliamentarians around the world and particularly for the Global South,” Chairman Gilani said.
Chairman Gilani further stated, “I and Tulia have worked together very closely during her presidency, and in future as well, we will continue to work together jointly ahead for promotion of parliamentary cooperation and for strengthening the role of IPU.”
Chairman Senate thanked President Ackson, Government and the people of Tanzania, for excellent arrangements and warm hospitality extended to all delegates in Arusha.
On the occasion, Chairman Senate extended a cordial invitation to Dr. Tulia Ackson to visit Pakistan at a mutually convenient time as a guest of the Senate of Pakistan. Dr. Tulia Ackson graciously accepted the invitation and thanked Chairman Senate for his kind gesture.
Chairman Senate is leading a cross-party delegation of the Senate and the National Assembly of Pakistan to the 153rd IPU Assembly being held from 5-9 October 2026 at the Arusha International Conference Centre (AICC), Tanzania.
The meeting was held in a very cordial and friendly atmosphere.
