Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq on Monday said that international collaboration is essential in addressing global challenges such as terrorism and climate change.
\nDuring a meeting with the European Union Parliamentary Delegation, led by Serban Dimitrie Sturdza (ECR, Romania), Chair of the delegation for Relations with South Asian countries, he said Pakistan continues to face the grave challenge of terrorism, which he stressed is not a localized issue but a global menace.
\nAyaz Sadiq said that the spread of gun and drug culture from Afghanistan has severely impacted Pakistan\u2019s internal security.<\/p>\n
He pointed out that over $8 billion worth of advanced weaponry, left behind by NATO and US forces in Afghanistan are now being used by terrorist groups against Pakistan.<\/p>\n
\u201cAfghanistan has unfortunately become the epicenter of regional terrorism,\u201d he remarked, emphasizing that both Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Baluchistan provinces have borne the brunt of these threats,\u201dhe added.
\nThe Speaker also briefed the delegation that Pakistan has fought multiple wars against terror, often on behalf of the international community.
\n\u201cThis is not a war that any one nation can win alone\u2014it requires a unified global response,\u201d he added.
\nHe strongly condemned the recent attacks in Baluchistan, especially the tragedy involving the Jaffar Express, calling the perpetrators \u201canti-state elements who have crossed all bounds of humanity.\u201d
\nAyaz Sadiq reaffirmed Pakistan\u2019s determination to eradicate terrorism, praising the bravery and sacrifices of the armed forces.
\nReiterating Pakistan\u2019s commitment to democratic principles, the Speaker said, \u201cThe continuity of democracy is essential for national development.\u201d
\nHe underscored the historic significance of the 26th Constitutional Amendment related to judicial reforms and noted his own role in bridging the gap between opposition and treasury benches.
\nAyaz Sadiq also highlighted that, in the spirit of democratic values, he issued production orders for arrested members of parliament\u2014especially from the opposition\u2014to ensure their right to participate in assembly sessions and voice their opinions freely.
\nThe Speaker said the issue of enforced disappearances is often exaggerated.
\nHe said that for enhancing parliamentary diplomacy, the National Assembly established parliamentary friendship groups in 2014, which are playing an effective role for enhancing parliamentary diplomacy.<\/p>\n
Ayaz Sadiq said that parliamentary caucus on Child Rights, the SDGs Secretariat, the Young Parliamentary Forum, and the Gender Mainstreaming Committee have been established for ensuring fundamental rights for marginalized segment of society.
\nHe stressed that climate change poses an existential threat to humanity and called for enhanced international cooperation to combat its effects. \u201cPakistan has been at the frontline of climate-related disasters, including devastating floods,\u201d he said, expressing gratitude to the European Union for its consistent support during these crises.
\nThe Speaker reiterated Pakistan\u2019s stance in support of oppressed communities around the world, including those in Kashmir and Palestine.
\nHe emphasized the need for justice, peace and human dignity in international issues. He also reiterated Pakistan support for the resolution of the Ukraine issue through dialogue.
\nSerban Dimitrie reaffirmed the European Union\u2019s continued support for Pakistan across the social and economic sectors.
\nHe acknowledged Pakistan\u2019s sacrifices in the war on terror and its longstanding hospitality toward Afghan refugees.
\n\u201cThe challenges of today whether terrorism, economic instability, or climate change\u2014require collective global efforts,\u201d he said adding that the EU values Pakistan as a key partner in promoting democracy, freedom of speech and rule of law.
\nIrish delegate Michael McNamara shared Ireland\u2019s experiences in dealing with terrorism and emphasized the importance of inter-parliamentary cooperation and trade.
\n\u201cThe trade agreements between Pakistan and European countries play a vital role in strengthening bilateral relations, especially in areas like human rights, labour rights, and climate resilience,\u201d he noted.
\nThe meeting was also attended by Deputy Speaker National Assembly, Syed Ghulam Mustafa Shah and members of the National Assembly Munaza Hassan and Danial Chaudhry; and Dr. Riina Kionka, Ambassador of the European Union to Pakistan.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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