ANKARA April 13: President Asif Ali Zardari and Speaker of Turkish Grand National Assembly Mehmet Ali Sahin on Wednesday expressed the resolve that Pakistan and Turkey would work jointly to strengthen democracy as it was the best way to build peaceful and stable societies.During their meeting held at the Speaker’s Office in Turkish Grand National Assembly here, the two leaders discussed issues relating to democracy and functioning of the parliament in Turkey and Pakistan.The President told the Speaker about the sacrifices made by the people of Pakistan to achieve democracy in difficult circumstances and about the steps taken by his government to protect and promote fundamental rights and freedom of the people.The President called for more exchanges between the parliamentarians of the two countries to promote mutual trust and understanding.The President praised the Turkish leadership for showing commitment to the welfare and progress of the people of Pakistan, especially Turkish contribution in post flood rehabilitation in which Turkey is building schools, hospitals and infrastructure in the affected areas.
He said Pakistan greatly values its relationship with Turkey and would continue to explore opportunities to enhance their political partnership and increase people-to-people contacts.
The President said that the PPP government took steps for women empowerment and made a woman (Dr. Fehmida Mirza) the Speaker of National Assembly and got elected women on general seats, including his two sisters and Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar.
The Speaker informed the President about his country’s journey to strengthen democratic institutions and parliamentary traditions.
Mehmet Ali Sahin lauded the Pakistani government and the people for their struggle to keep democracy and constitutional system protected through years of concerted movement.
Turkey would extend all support to Pakistan in its struggle against terrorism, he said adding, it was unfortunate that religious intolerance and extremism was increasing in the world.
Both leaders expressed the desire to further strengthen the Pak-Turkish Parliamentary Friendship Forum to let parliamentarians learn from each others’ experiences. APP
He said Pakistan greatly values its relationship with Turkey and would continue to explore opportunities to enhance their political partnership and increase people-to-people contacts.
The President said that the PPP government took steps for women empowerment and made a woman (Dr. Fehmida Mirza) the Speaker of National Assembly and got elected women on general seats, including his two sisters and Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar.
Mehmet Ali Sahin lauded the Pakistani government and the people for their struggle to keep democracy and constitutional system protected through years of concerted movement.
Turkey would extend all support to Pakistan in its struggle against terrorism, he said adding, it was unfortunate that religious intolerance and extremism was increasing in the world.
Both leaders expressed the desire to further strengthen the Pak-Turkish Parliamentary Friendship Forum to let parliamentarians learn from each others’ experiences. APP
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