National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq said on Friday that Pakistan and the European Union enjoy friendly and warm relations.
The speaker expressed these views while meeting with European Union Ambassador Lars-Gunnar Wigemark at the National Assembly.
He said that Pakistan is seeking co-operation and guidance from European Union countries to further strengthen the democratic norms in Pakistan.
Ambassador Lars-Gunnar Wigemark, while responding said European Union is ready to assist Pakistan in its march towards democracy.
Referring to National Assembly initiative to become fully automated Ambassador Lars-Gunnar Wigemark offered technical and professional assistance to Pakistan.
Speaker also informed the visiting dignitary that parliament has constitutional Human Rights Commission comprising its members to address the issues relating to Human Rights and fundamental rights.
For the first time in the Pakistan’s Parliamentary history both sides of the benches appreciated the neutral role of Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, specially during the budget debates where he give opposition more time than the treasury benches.