ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq said that a Parliamentary engagement between Pakistan and United States is central to address evolving regional challenges.
He said that both the nations have cherished a long and rich history of close and cordial ties between, says a press release. He was speaking to the US Congressman Christ Stewart who called on him on Monday at the Parliament House. US Ambassador to Pakistan David Hale was also present on the occasion.
The speaker highlighted that throughout Pakistan’s history, US has remained a partner in promoting genuine human development in Pakistan. Referring to the post 9/11 relations, the speaker added that Pak-US alliance is not limited to narrow strategic interests rather it is based on comprehensive framework for cooperation in science, economy, education, agriculture, human rights, governance and democracy.
Ayaz said that terrorism and extremism are directly related to conflicts and disputes and called on the international community to pay urgent attention to address these issues. Referring to Pakistan’s contribution in war on terror, he remarked that the sacrifices rendered by the Pakistani citizens will not go in vain.
He said that the will of the political and military leadership to root out extremism from Pakistan is unflinching and urged deep rooted and robust bilateral cooperation for eliminating terrorism from the region and beyond.
The speaker urged the US congressman to take notice of the Indian atrocities against innocent citizens in Kashmir. He added that Pakistan is committed to UN resolutions for self-determination of the Kashmiri people and we want to amicably settle the dispute.
Christ Stewart appreciated Pakistan’s eagerness for a comprehensive relation with the US and assured the speaker that his country is committed to strengthening Parliamentary engagements and people to people contacts with Pakistan.
He highlighted that US consider Pakistan a partner in promoting genuine human development in South Asia and further added that his country is committed to harnessing Pakistan’s potential to create a brighter economic future for its citizens.
He said that US shared Pakistan’s concerns and interests in the global struggle against terrorism. He added that joint cooperation is central to protecting and projecting mutual interests of both nations.
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