ISLAMABAD: Chairman Senate, Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani was separately called on by the British High Commissioner, Ms Jane Marriott, and the Iranian Ambassador, Dr Reza Amiri Moghaddam at Parliament House on Tuesday.
During the meetings, detailed exchange of views was held on issues of bilateral interest including the exploration of avenues for enhanced cooperation between Pakistan and the respective countries.
In meeting of Chairman Senate and British High Commissioner Jane Marriott, a comprehensive range of topics were deliberated upon. Issues of paramount importance such as trade, investment, parliamentary cooperation, and public relations between the two nations were discussed in detail. Chairman Senate highlighted the need to amplify partnerships between Pakistan and the United Kingdom across various sectors, particularly in the realms of health, education, and technology.
The emphasis was placed on fostering collaboration through the mobilization of existing parliamentary friendship groups.
Sanjrani underscored the abundant investment opportunities that Pakistan offers within a favorable economic environment. He emphasized the ongoing efforts to promote investment and extend incentives to potential investors. The belief in the stabilizing impact of investor confidence on the economy was reiterated. Furthermore, the Chairman hailed Gwadar’s emergence as a burgeoning economic hub and encouraged British investors to explore investment prospects in the region.
The convergence of Pakistani expatriates in the United Kingdom as a bridge between the two countries was acknowledged, and Chairman Senate expressed his warm wishes for the British High Commissioner. Echoing the sentiments of the Chairman Senate, the British High Commissioner praised Pakistan’s hospitality and socio-cultural diversity. She affirmed Britain’s recognition of Pakistan as a vital partner and expressed eagerness to advance and broaden the bilateral relationship.
In a subsequent meeting, Iranian Ambassador Dr. Reza Amiri Moghaddam called on Chairman Senate and discussed various facets of bilateral cooperation. The talks encompassed parliamentary relations, trade cooperation, and the stability of economic ties between Pakistan and Iran.
Sanjrani reaffirmed the shared pursuit of regional development and prosperity between the two countries. The commonalities in religious, cultural, and social dimensions were identified as robust foundations for advancing bilateral collaboration. The commendable history of international cooperation between Pakistan and Iran was lauded, reflecting the depth of their relationship.
The Chairman Senate welcomed the reinforcement of political, social, and economic stability in bilateral ties. He highlighted the recent agreement to bolster parliamentary relations between the two countries and expressed gratitude for Iran’s assistance in restoring electricity to Gwadar and Makran divisions, alleviating the hardships faced by the local populace.
Both the British High Commissioner and the Iranian Ambassador recognized the Chairman Senate’s vision for enhancing the bilateral partnership and concurred on the imperative to fortify this cooperation across various dimensions.
