Sadiq, along with Punjab, KP, AJK, and GB speakers, meets Bahrain’s delegation

ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, along with the Speakers of the Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Azad Jammu & Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan assemblies, held a meeting with the Bahraini parliamentary delegation led by the President of the Council of Representatives of Bahrain, Ahmed bin Salman Al-Musallam, here on Tuesday.

Welcoming the Bahraini delegation, Sadiq emphasised that the purpose of the meeting was to expand the scope of engagement with Bahrain while showcasing Pakistan’s geographical diversity, abundant natural resources, and economic potential. He expressed hope that this interaction will lead to enhanced bilateral cooperation between the two nations.

Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan highlighted the province’s significance as Pakistan’s largest agricultural and economic hub.

Extending an invitation to the Bahraini delegation to visit Punjab, he underscored the province’s eagerness to strengthen collaboration with Bahrain in agriculture, industry, and trade.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly Speaker Babar Saleem Swati briefed the delegation on the province’s strategic geographical importance, rich cultural heritage, and vast reserves of minerals, oil, and gas. He invited the Bahraini delegation to explore the province’s investment potential firsthand.

Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly Speaker Nazir Ahmed emphasised the region’s breathtaking natural beauty and its growing reputation as a global tourism destination. He invited the Bahraini delegation to visit Gilgit-Baltistan and experience its scenic landscapes.

Azad Jammu & Kashmir Assembly Speaker Chaudhry Latif Akbar shed light on the Kashmir issue, highlighting the region’s geopolitical significance and the steadfast support it receives from Pakistan.

He also spoke about Azad Kashmir’s picturesque valleys and tourist attractions, inviting the Bahraini delegation to visit Muzaffarabad.

In the absence of the Speakers of Sindh and Balochistan assemblies, the National Assembly Speaker provided insights into the economic and geographical importance of both provinces.

He elaborated on Balochistan’s vast reserves of natural gas and minerals, while also highlighting Sindh’s status as Pakistan’s industrial and commercial hub.