NA speaker advocates importance of regional parliamentary alliance

Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has said that regional parliamentary alliance of Afghanistan, China, Iran, Pakistan, Russia and Turkey shows importance of international linkages for strategic and economic interests of all countries through joint research, sharing ideas and creating multilateral platforms of businessmen, academia and traders led by the representative parliamentary leadership.
He said it was the matter of great sense of achievement and pride for him to finally see his idea of a regional parliamentary alliance of six countries being materialized to find meaningful solutions to the problems of the region. "I am most grateful to my counterparts from these countries who accepted my suggestion and are gathering in Islamabad to hold a Joint Meeting of Speakers to address the challenges of terrorism and inter-regional connectivity from December 23-25, 2017 in Islamabad," the speaker expressed these views in his message on Friday.
He said that peace, dialogue and interdependence were key precursors of a prospering society upon which rest the whole paradigm of sustainable development of coming generations. He further said the vibrant nations of six countries were not only tied by geographical proximity but their perpetual interdependence was also based on ages old civilization heritage as well as geo-economic links of trade, tourism and culture spreading over centuries.
The speaker expressed his optimism that parliamentary leaderships along with the experts would successfully and effectively consider the common key challenges relating to terrorism and explore new avenues for increased dialogue and connectivity for development.
He said his counterparts were expected to exchange views on the entire spectrum of bilateral, regional and international issues in a warm, cordial and friendly manner by acknowledging the shared bonds, stressing that cooperation contributes to the strengthening of peace, prosperity and stability and agreeing to further strengthen collaboration within the framework of the UN, the SCO, and other regional and international organizations.
He reiterated to resolve the safeguard territorial integrity and inviolability of the borders of their states. He also reaffirmed that terrorism could not and should not be associated with any religion, nationality, civilization or ethnic group. The speaker expressed the willingness to help promote dialogue, trust and confidence with a view to addressing the common challenge of terrorism in a comprehensive manner.
He welcomed the parliamentary delegations from Afghanistan, China, Iran, Russia and Turkey by seizing the opportunity by accepting his invitation inspired from Allama Muhammad Iqbal's pragmatism reminding that "Jahaan-e-Taaza Kee Hai Afkaar-e-Taza Say Namood (new world is created on the premise of new thoughts)."