Islamabad : Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq met Speaker of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Legislative Assembly, Ch. Latif Akbar, at Parliament House. Deputy Speaker National Assembly Syed Ghulam Mustafa Shah were also present during the meeting.
During the meeting, both leaders held a detailed discussion on enhancing parliamentary cooperation, strengthening institutional linkages between the legislative bodies, and other matters of mutual interest.
Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq said that the hearts of the people of Pakistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir beat together. He emphasized that close coordination among legislative institutions is vital for strengthening democracy and ensuring effective public representation. The Speaker further stated that promoting cooperation among legislative bodies remains one of his top priorities. He appreciated the welfare and development initiatives undertaken by the AJK Legislative Assembly for the well-being of its people. Sardar Ayaz Sadiq added that strengthening inter-parliamentary relations would further consolidate cooperation between the two legislatures.
Speaker of the AJK Legislative Assembly, Ch. Latif Akbar, appreciated the sentiments expressed by the Speaker National Assembly and lauded his role in conducting the proceedings of the House in an efficient and impartial manner. He commended the efforts of the Speaker National Assembly for fostering parliamentary cooperation. Ch. Latif Akbar remarked that the Parliament of Pakistan has always been the true voice of the Kashmiri people. He stated that the people of Kashmir take pride in their emotional and ideological bond with Pakistan.
Both Speakers agreed on promoting parliamentary collaboration and exchange of experiences between the two legislatures. Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq extended his best wishes for the prosperity, development, and lasting peace of the people of Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
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