ISLAMABAD
Speaker of the National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq held a meeting with Tariq Ali Khan, High Commissioner of Canada, at the Parliament House in Islamabad, where both sides discussed matters of mutual interest and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations.
Welcoming the Canadian envoy, the Speaker emphasized that Pakistan attaches great importance to its longstanding and friendly relations with Canada. He highlighted the need to further deepen parliamentary engagement between the two countries to promote mutual understanding and cooperation.
During the meeting, both sides agreed to enhance collaboration across multiple sectors, including trade, investment, education, and capacity building. Speaker Ayaz Sadiq noted that there exist vast opportunities for expanding economic and commercial partnerships between Pakistan and Canada.
He also stressed the importance of fostering stronger people-to-people contacts, terming them essential for building enduring bilateral ties.
Highlighting Pakistan’s progressive initiatives, the Speaker stated that Pakistan’s Parliament is the world’s first “Green Parliament,” reflecting the country’s commitment to environmental sustainability. He further pointed out that Pakistan offers significant investment opportunities, particularly in the agriculture and mining sectors.
The Canadian High Commissioner appreciated Pakistan’s efforts to promote democratic values and strengthen institutional development. He reiterated Canada’s keen interest in expanding cooperation in key areas such as education, investment, and capacity building.
Both sides expressed satisfaction over the positive trajectory of Pakistan-Canada relations and reaffirmed their resolve to maintain high-level engagements and continuous dialogue at all levels to further consolidate bilateral ties.
