ISLAMABAD – A European Parliamentary Committee on Development delegation met Speaker of Pakistan’s National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq at Parliament House. The delegation was led by EU Ambassador to Pakistan, Mr. Raimondas Karoblis. Speaker Sadiq welcomed the guests and emphasized strengthening the long-standing and multidimensional ties between Pakistan and the European Union. He highlighted the importance of closer parliamentary cooperation for shared democratic values and mutual understanding.
The European delegation included representatives from Austria, Poland, Spain, Czechia, and Germany. They thanked Speaker Sadiq for the warm welcome and expressed hope for future cooperation. The delegation stressed that parliamentary diplomacy promotes public engagement, trust, and collaboration between countries. Sadiq said close links between parliaments help improve governance, sustainable development, and overall growth.
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Speaker Sadiq highlighted the National Assembly’s SDGs Secretariat, which monitors national development priorities. He stressed Pakistan’s commitment to climate resilience despite contributing minimally to global carbon emissions. Sadiq cited the 2025 floods that hit previously unaffected areas and called for global collective action on climate adaptation. He also noted that Pakistan hosts the region’s first “Green Parliament” as a symbol of environmental sustainability.
The Speaker reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to peace and stability in South Asia. He criticized India’s unilateral suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty as a violation of international law. Sadiq praised Pakistan’s armed forces for responding effectively to Indian aggression. He also reiterated that the Kashmir dispute should be resolved according to UN Security Council resolutions and the aspirations of the Kashmiri people.
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On global issues, Sadiq reaffirmed Pakistan’s principled positions on Kashmir, Palestine, and Ukraine. He highlighted parliamentary efforts to empower women politically, socially, and economically. The Speaker also warned about the growing dangers of fake news and stressed the need for international strategies to combat misinformation. Both sides expressed commitment to strengthening cooperation on development, democracy, and regional stability.