{"id":54095,"date":"2025-10-29T21:13:42","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T21:13:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/?p=54095"},"modified":"2025-10-29T21:13:42","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T21:13:42","slug":"30th-anniversary-of-the-constitution-of-the-republic-of-azerbaijan-chairman-pakistani-senate-highlights-the-role-of-constitutions-in-safeguarding-sovereignty-and-democracy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/30th-anniversary-of-the-constitution-of-the-republic-of-azerbaijan-chairman-pakistani-senate-highlights-the-role-of-constitutions-in-safeguarding-sovereignty-and-democracy\/","title":{"rendered":"30th Anniversary of the Constitution of the Republic of Azerbaijan ! 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He expressed gratitude to Sahiba Gafarova, Speaker of the Milli Majlis, for the gracious invitation and warm hospitality.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"td_btn td_btn_lg td_shadow_btn\" style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Speaking on the theme \u201cConstitution as the Foundation of the Independence and Sovereignty of States in the Contemporary World,\u201d Chairman Gilani described the Constitution as the supreme covenant between the state and its people \u2014 a living embodiment of national will that ensures unity, justice, and accountability.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>He commended Azerbaijan for exemplifying constitutional order, unity, and resilience under the visionary leadership of President Ilham Aliyev. Congratulating Azerbaijan on the upcoming 30th Anniversary of its Constitution on November 12, Chairman Gilani lauded the declaration of 2025 as the \u201cYear of Constitution and Sovereignty,\u201d terming it a tribute to the country\u2019s enduring commitment to democratic values, progress, and peace.<\/p>\n<p>Drawing parallels between Pakistan and Azerbaijan, the Chairman said both nations share a historic journey rooted in faith, dignity, and constitutionalism. He highlighted that the Constitution of Pakistan remains the cornerstone of the country\u2019s sovereignty and democratic governance, reflecting the collective will of the people and ensuring the independence of institutions and the rights of citizens.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"lIX5VzlGhV\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/chairman-senate-of-pakistan-visits-azerbaijan-meets-speaker-milli-majlis-sides-cherish-memories-of-working-together-reaffirm-commitment-to-strengthen-parliamentary-cooperation\/\">Chairman Senate of Pakistan Visits Azerbaijan ! Meets Speaker Milli Majlis ! Sides Cherish Memories of Working Together ! Reaffirm Commitment to Strengthen Parliamentary Cooperation<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Chairman Senate of Pakistan Visits Azerbaijan ! 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He emphasized that these reforms have reinforced parliamentary supremacy and institutional balance, laying the foundation for stronger governance and national cohesion.<\/p>\n<p>Addressing contemporary global challenges, Chairman Gilani said that sovereignty today faces new tests from globalization, digital monopolies, cyber threats, and climate change. He stressed that true sovereignty in the modern era must evolve through cooperation, collective responsibility, and adherence to international law.<\/p>\n<p>Proposing key measures for strengthening constitutional democracy, he called for: Strengthening democratic institutions to reflect the true will of the people; Investing in civic education to promote responsible citizenship; Enhancing human and institutional capacity for modern challenges; and Fostering national resilience and unity in uncertain times.<\/p>\n<p>Highlighting Pakistan\u2019s upcoming role as host of the Inter-Parliamentary Speakers\u2019 Conference (ISC) in Islamabad next month, Chairman Gilani said the Baku gathering reaffirms the shared parliamentary commitment to constitutional democracy, sovereignty, and justice.<\/p>\n<p>Concluding his address, the Chairman reaffirmed Pakistan\u2019s resolve to uphold constitutionalism, equality, and mutual respect among nations, thanking the Azerbaijani leadership for their warm hospitality and for organizing a meaningful platform to strengthen global parliamentary cooperation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"xqcrz7y x78zum5 x1qx5ct2 x1y1aw1k xf159sx xwib8y2 xmzvs34 xw4jnvo\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"html-div xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl\">\n<div class=\"html-div xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl\" dir=\"auto\">\n<div class=\"html-div xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl\" data-ad-rendering-role=\"story_message\">\n<div id=\"_r_67e_\" class=\"x1l90r2v x1iorvi4 x1g0dm76 xpdmqnj\" data-ad-comet-preview=\"message\" data-ad-preview=\"message\">\n<div class=\"x78zum5 xdt5ytf xz62fqu x16ldp7u\">\n<div class=\"xu06os2 x1ok221b\">\n<div class=\"html-div xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl\">\n<div class=\"xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs x126k92a\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0Chairman Senate of Pakistan ; Azerbaijan , Pakistan, Turkiye are three states but one nation BAKU\/ Azerbaijan : 29 Oct 2025 &#8211; Chairman Senate of Pakistan, Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, addressed the International Parliamentary Conference dedicated to the 30th Anniversary of the Constitution of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Baku, emphasizing the vital role of [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":54097,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[91],"tags":[109,1139,721,48,475],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/54095"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=54095"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/54095\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":54099,"href":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/54095\/revisions\/54099"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/54097"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=54095"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=54095"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=54095"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}