ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has said bilateral engagement between Pakistan and Germany would continue to broaden on the basis of mutual respect and interest.
Both the countries, he said, had the same stated objectives of peace and stability in the region. According to the message received from Germany, he expressed these views while talking to President of Bundestag (German Parliament) Prof Norbert Lammert in Bundestag, Berlin.
The meeting was held in a cordial atmosphere. Both the leaders agreed for strengthening of Pak-German friendship through enhancing parliamentary and people to people contacts.
Ayaz Sadiq said Pakistan valued its decades old friendship with Germany and strongly desired to strengthen its parliamentary and economic cooperation. He said Germany had been vocal and staunch supporter of Pakistan and had always extended assistance when needed.
The Speaker also held meetings with various committees of the Bundestag, including the Committee on Economic Cooperation and Development, Committee on Defence; Committee on Foreign Affairs and the South Asia Friendship group.
The President of the Brandenburg, State Parliament of Germany also hosted a lunch in honour of the Speaker. Sardar Ayaz also delivered a lecture at the prestigious think tank, Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP), German Institute for International and Security Affairs and expounded Pakistan’s position on key foreign policy issues.
During his interactions in Germany, the Speaker discussed full spectrum of relations with his interlocutors. Regional and international issues of mutual concern also came under discussion.
The Speaker reiterated the resolve of the government for a peaceful neighbourhood and its desire to settle all outstanding political and security issues in the region. The successful efforts of the Pakistani government towards improvement of economy were highlighted.
