ISLAMABAD
\nAmbassador of Bulgaria to Pakistan, Irena Genadieva Gancheva, called on Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani at Parliament House on Wednesday. The meeting focused on bilateral relations, regional developments, parliamentary cooperation, and avenues for enhancing economic and people-to-people ties between Pakistan and Bulgaria.
\nChairman Senate congratulated Ambassador Gancheva on the successful completion of her diplomatic assignment in Pakistan and commended her efforts in strengthening the longstanding friendship between the two countries. He appreciated her contribution to promoting bilateral cooperation and fostering greater mutual understanding.
\nHighlighting the cordial relations between Pakistan and Bulgaria, Chairman Gilani noted that the two countries enjoy a relationship based on mutual respect, goodwill, and cooperation on regional and international issues.
\nHe described Bulgaria as an important partner of Pakistan in Europe and reaffirmed Pakistan\u2019s commitment to further deepening bilateral engagement.
\nThe Chairman felicitated Bulgaria on becoming a full member of the Schengen Area and extended best wishes for its continued economic progress following the adoption of the Euro. He also reiterated Pakistan\u2019s support for Bulgaria\u2019s aspirations to join the OECD and welcomed the successful formation of the country\u2019s new government following recent parliamentary elections.
\nRecalling over six decades of diplomatic relations between the two countries, Chairman Gilani stressed the importance of enhancing political engagement through high-level visits and institutional dialogue.
\nHe emphasized the need to unlock the considerable potential for economic and commercial cooperation and expressed hope for the early convening of the third session of the Pakistan-Bulgaria Inter-Governmental Commission on Economic Cooperation.
\nThe Chairman thanked Bulgaria for its support regarding Pakistan\u2019s GSP Plus status and expressed confidence that such cooperation would continue as Pakistan prepares for the next phase of the European Union\u2019s GSP+ framework.
\nUnderscoring the significance of parliamentary diplomacy, Chairman Gilani noted that Parliamentary Friendship Groups in both countries have played a valuable role in strengthening legislative cooperation and promoting closer people-to-people contacts.
\nHe called for increased exchanges between parliamentarians and legislative leaders to further consolidate bilateral relations.
\nDuring the meeting, Chairman Gilani briefed the Ambassador on the Inter-Parliamentary Speakers\u2019 Conference (ISC), an initiative launched under his leadership to promote dialogue on peace, security, and development. He highlighted Pakistan\u2019s constructive role in facilitating regional peace and fostering international dialogue between United States and Iran.
\nHe said that Pakistan has emerged as a peace loving nation and has received global acknowledgment for peace efforts .
\nRecalling his joint press conference with former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh during his tenure as Prime Minister of Pakistan, Chairman Gilani noted that he was described as a \u201cman of peace.\u201d Ambassador Gancheva appreciated Pakistan\u2019s efforts toward peace, stability, and diplomatic engagement.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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