A delegation led by British High Commission Governance Adviser Lewis Evans called on Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan here on Friday.  During the meeting, matters relating to parliamentary relations, governance and the promotion of development cooperation were discussed.  The Speaker said that promoting parliamentary cooperation and strengthening bilateral relations between Pakistan and the United Kingdom was an important need of the time. 

He said that parliamentary cooperation and development partnerships were playing an important role in further strengthening ties between the two countries.  He added that the British Pakistani community was also contributing to stronger bilateral relations through trade and investment.  Emphasizing the importance of technical and policy-level cooperation, he said that such collaboration was essential for sustainable development in the region. 

Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan said that the Punjab Assembly was playing an active role in strengthening the democratic system and promoting effective legislation. The delegation included British High Commission Senior Political Adviser Awais Shah, Senior Programme Manager Siddiqa Batool and Programme Officer Irtiza Sajid.  Punjab Assembly Members Ahmed Iqbal and Zulfiqar Ali Shah, Secretary General Chaudhry Amir Habib, Adviser Usama Khawar and Principal Secretary Imad Hussain Bhalli were also present at the meeting. 

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)