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Australian Parliamentary delegation meets Chairman Senate
Islamabad, Sept 27 : Australian Parliamentary delegation led by Mr. Peter Lindsay, Member, House of Representatives called here on Chairman Senate, Mr. Mohammedmian Soomro and discussed matter of mutual interests and promotion of bilateral and parliamentary cooperation between the two countries.
Chairman Senate said that Pakistan and Australia enjoy very close relations. He expressed the hope that the visit of Australian Parliamentary delegation would enhance parliamentary interaction between the two counties. He also emphasized the need of more exchanges of businessmen and students to promote mutual understanding between the peoples.
Chairman Senate also briefed the visiting Australian delegation about Pakistan’s Parliamentary system, women’s participation in socio-economic development, devolution plan, local government system and Pakistan’s role in the war against terrorism. He said that local government system is being strong, consolidated and women were taking active part in the political process of the country.
The leader of the Australian Parliamentary delegation delivered a letter from the President of Australian Senate inviting Chairman Senate, Mr. Mohammedmian Soomro to visit Australia as a head of the Parliamentary delegation.
Later, Chairman Senate hosted lunch for the visiting delegation. The dinner was attended by a number of Federal Minister’s, Parliamentarians, High Commissioner of Australia and senior officials. Speaking on the occasion, Chairman Senate appreciated the initiatives of the exchanges of delegations between the two countries.
The leader of Australian delegation referred to Pak-Australia friendly relations said that Australia will remain great friends of Pakistan and the relations between the two countries will further promote in the various fields.
Earlier, the outgoing Ambassador of Kingdom of Morocco, Mr. Ahmed EI Rahid also paid a courtesy call on the Chairman Senate at his Chamber. The Chairman Senate lauded the contribution of the Ambassador in the promotion of bilateral relations and parliamentary, trade and economic cooperation between the two counties.
The outgoing Ambassador thanked the government and people of Pakistan for extending full cooperation in the performance of his diplomatic assignment.