National Assembly (NA) Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq on Friday said Pakistan and Hungary enjoy a long-standing friendly relationship based on a shared commitment to global peace and sustainable development.

It is crucial to further enhance these relations for mutual benefit of the people on both sides, he remarked this during a meeting with the Hungarian Ambassador to Pakistan, Béla Fazekas, who called on him at the Parliament House.

Discussing the parliamentary cooperation, the Speaker emphasized regular interaction between parliaments, mainly through parliamentary friendship groups and the exchange of parliamentary delegations, in order to share and learn from each other’s experiences. He also underscored the need to expand cooperation in other areas of mutual interest including trade, investment and education.

The envoy expressed gratitude to the speaker for his kind remarks and reiterated that Hungary views Pakistan as an important regional stakeholder. He also presented the invitation letter of the Hungarian speaker inviting him to lead parliamentary delegation to Hungary.

The envoy also committed to actively pursue all matters focused at further strengthening of linkages in areas of mutual interest, in addition to fostering parliamentary and cultural exchanges.

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