A 4-member Senate delegation from Spain called on Speaker Punjab Assembly Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan in the Punjab Assembly here on Monday. The delegation comprised Vicente Azpitarte, Natalia Ucero, Antonio Gutierrez and Luis de la Pena. Pakistan Ambassador to Spain Zahoor Ahmed and Secretary General Chaudhry Aamir Habib were also present. PA Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan accorded a warm welcome to the delegation, and said the visit of the Spanish parliamentary delegation reflected the growing relationship between Pakistan and Spain.

He said the exchange of parliamentary delegations would further strengthen bilateral relations between both the countries. Malik Muhammad Ahmad said that Parliamentary diplomacy could play a significant role in resolving global challenges, adding that steps had been taken to improve parliamentary tools in the Assembly. Now standing committee hearings were open to the media instead of in-camera, he said and added that legislative process was very transparent and organised, ensuring the participation of every member.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan