ISLAMABAD, April 18 (Alliance News): National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has said that Pakistan has consistently played a constructive role in promoting dialogue and bringing parties to the negotiating table, stressing that diplomacy and engagement are essential for lasting peace.
He made these remarks during a meeting with the Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, Numan Kurtulmuş, on the sidelines of the 152nd General Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) held in Istanbul.
According to the National Assembly Secretariat, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq congratulated the Turkish leadership on successfully hosting the IPU session and appreciated Turkey’s hospitality, noting that the participation of global parliamentarians reflected strong parliamentary diplomacy and international cooperation.
He said such forums provide an important platform for elected representatives to exchange ideas, share experiences, and address common global challenges while promoting democratic values, mutual understanding, and peace.
During the meeting, both sides discussed bilateral relations, regional developments, and issues of mutual interest, reaffirming the long-standing brotherly ties between Pakistan and Turkey.
Sardar Ayaz Sadiq emphasized that wars and conflicts cannot resolve disputes, adding that sustainable peace can only be achieved through meaningful and continuous negotiations. He reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to peace, stability, and constructive global engagement based on tolerance, diplomacy, and mutual respect.
The Turkish Speaker appreciated Pakistan’s role in promoting regional peace and acknowledged its efforts to ease tensions and prevent wider crises. He also praised the leadership of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir.
Both sides agreed to further strengthen parliamentary diplomacy through enhanced institutional cooperation, exchange of delegations, and closer parliamentary engagement.
Sardar Ayaz Sadiq expressed gratitude for the appreciation extended to Pakistan’s leadership and reaffirmed the country’s active role in regional and global affairs.
