AKP Phnom Penh, August 27, 2026 -- The 2nd Inter-Parliamentary Speakers’ Conference (ISC-2) kicked off in Phnom Penh on Thursday, with a focus on strengthening the role of legislative bodies in promoting multilateralism, upholding international law, and seeking peaceful solutions to global crises.

The legislative bodies should not only perform their legislative functions but also actively contribute to addressing global challenges, particularly conflicts and wars, through peaceful means and international legal mechanisms, said H.E. Chea Thyrith, Spokesperson for the Senate of Cambodia, at a press briefing following the ISC-2’s opening ceremony.

“ISC-2 promotes the important role of legislative bodies in maintaining global security and stability by strengthening respect for the law and promoting international cooperation,” he said.

The conference is being organised from Aug. 26 to 28 under the theme “Solidarity for Peace and Shared Prosperity: Strengthening International Law and Resolving Conflicts Peacefully.”

The three-day event brings together Speakers of Parliament and parliamentary representatives from 26 countries, along with representatives of five international organisations, including the Global Council for Tolerance and Peace, the Latin American and Caribbean Parliament (Parlatino), the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA), and the Universal Peace Federation.

Established in April 2025, the ISC serves as a high-level platform for parliamentary diplomacy, bringing together legislative leaders to address global challenges, enhance international cooperation, advance sustainable development, and contribute to lasting peace.

Cambodia’s hosting of ISC-2 further highlights the Kingdom’s growing engagement in parliamentary diplomacy and provides a platform to contribute to regional and global efforts toward peace, multilateral cooperation, sustainable development, and shared prosperity.

Building on those efforts, the ISC-2 seeks to strengthen trust, uphold international law, promote the peaceful resolution of conflicts, and advance open and inclusive multilateralism.

Delegates are also expected to exchange perspectives on emerging global challenges, including technological security and climate change.

By Chea Vannak