ANKARA 27 March
2017: Speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq,
reiterated Pakistan’s unequivocal and unwavering solidarity with the people,
government and the Parliament of Turkey in his meeting with the Speaker of the
Turkish Grand National Assembly (TGNA), Ismail Kahraman, in Ankara today.
Speaker
Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, who is currently visiting Turkey along with a Parliamentary
delegation at the invitation of Speaker Ismail Kahraman, had a tete-e-tete with
his counterpart at the Turkish Parliament, followed by delegation-level talks
between the two sides. During these meetings, a broad spectrum of issues
pertaining to bilateral relations, as well as regional and international
developments came under discussion.
Welcoming
the Pakistan Parliamentary delegation, Speaker Ismail Kahraman recalled that
Sardar Ayaz Sadiq was one of the first Parliamentary leaders to telephone him
thrice on the night of 15 July to express solidarity of the Pakistani
Parliament and the people against the illegal action. He again thanked for the
gesture where both Houses of Pakistan’s Parliament passed unanimous resolutions
in support of Turkish leadership and democratic institutions.
Speaker
Sardar Ayaz Sadiq paid rich tributes to the Turkish people and their democratic
representatives for their historic defiance against the heinous coup attempt on
15 July 2016. He added that the entire world witnessed an unprecedented example
of human resolve and sacrifice on the night of 15 July that would continue to
serve as an inspiration for all. The will of the people prevailed as opposed to
the force of guns, he said.
The
Speaker underscored Pakistan’s firm and unwavering resolve to stand by Turkey
in face of all challenges, including against the common threat posed by
terrorism.
Recalling the
historic and unparalleled fraternal ties between the two brotherly countries,
Speaker National Assembly noted with deep appreciation the vital role of the
Parliamentarians of the two countries, especially the members of the
Pakistan-Turkey Friendship Group, in transforming these cordial ties into a
strong partnership. He, furthermore, expressed Pakistan’s resolve to continue
transforming this deep-rooted relationship towards tapping the bilateral
economic and trade potential for the benefit and prosperity of the peoples of
the two regions. He reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to continue
taking steps to bequeath the exemplary relationship between the two countries
to the future generations.
The Speaker
thanked the Government of Turkey for the participation of Turkey’s traditional Mehter Band
in the ‘Pakistan Day’ Parade in Islamabad on 23 March 2017 – a gesture which
was deeply appreciated by the Pakistani people who were enthralled by its
performance.
During
the delegation-level meeting, the Speaker was also accompanied the
Parliamentary delegation consisting of representatives from all major political
parties of Pakistan, including Mr. Muhammad Parvez Malik; Ms. Shagufta Jumani;
Ms. Seema Mohiuddeen Jameeli; Ms. Tahira Aurangzeb; Ms. Shaista Pervez Malik;
Mr. Mujahid Ali; Syed Amir Ali Shah Jamote, and Sheikh Salahuddin. Senior
members of the Turkish Parliament were also present during the meeting.
Speaker
Ismail Kahraman later hosted a luncheon in honour of the visiting Parliamentary
delegation.
The
Speaker National Assembly also visited the section of the Turkish Parliament
that was bombed on the night of 15 July 2016, along with Speaker Ismail
Kahraman, who briefed him on the occasion.
Earlier,
Speaker National Assembly and the Parliamentary delegation visited the
Mausoleum of Gazi Mustafa Kemal Ataturk to pay homage to the founder of the
Turkish Republic.
The
Speaker laid a wreath at the Mausoleum and lauded Ataturk’s visionary
leadership and great statesmanship on the occasion.
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