BRIEFING NOTE – RAYBURN INTER-PARLIAMENTARY SESSION
This note is to confirm details of the upcoming U.S.–Pakistan Inter-Parliamentary Dialogue (IPG) scheduled as follows:
January 22, 2026 Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Venue: Rayburn House Office Building, Room 2060, U.S. Congress
Host: Dr. Gholam Mujtaba, Chairman, Pakistan Policy Institute USA (PPI-USA) and his team
Congressional Sponsor: Congressman Al Green
Keynote Remarks: Congressman Ron Estes
Participating U.S. Lawmakers (Invited/Confirmed):
Rep. Tom Suozzi
Rep. Laura Gillen
Rep. Josh Gottheimer
Additional members pending confirmation
Pakistan Senate Participation:
Pakistan will be represented by:
Senator Saleem Mandviwala, Chief Whip of the Senate of Pakistan
Senator Rana Mahmood-ul-Hassan, Chairman, Standing Committee on Cabinet
Both senators will engage with U.S. lawmakers on matters of parliamentary cooperation, security, trade, and diaspora-enabled diplomatic channels.
Contextual Significance:
The session takes place at a sensitive time as the Middle East peace track continues to evolve and concerns rise regarding potential air operations involving Iran. In this regional environment, Pakistan’s geographical and diplomatic relevance remains critical at the nexus of South Asia, Central Asia, and the Gulf, with implications for U.S. strategic interests, counterterrorism cooperation, and energy/security corridors.
The dialogue is intended to:
Upgrade legislative-level communication channels
Promote strategic stability and economic engagement
Support diaspora contributions as an asset in bilateral relations
A U.S.–Pakistan Caucus on Strategic Engagement is expected to be announced during the Rayburn session.
FOLLOW-ON PROGRAMMING
January 23, 2026 – National Press Club, Washington, D.C. (3:00 PM)
A press conference hosted by Dr. Gholam Mujtaba / PPI-USA will brief U.S. and international media on parliamentary engagement, regional developments, and the role of the Pakistani-American diaspora.
January 24, 2026 – Diplomatic Reception, Clifton, New Jersey (6:00 PM)
A reception at Mujtaba House will host U.S. lawmakers, city and state officials, and members of the diaspora for dialogue on community-level cooperation and private-sector engagement.
