Islamabad, the 27th June, 2014, Pakistan and European Union enjoy friendly and warm relationship and under the democratic government, Pakistan will further improve its interaction to promote democratic and parliamentary traditions and institutions with the help and Cooperation of European Union.

Honorable Speaker of National Assembly Mr. Sardar Ayaz Sadiq said while meeting with the European Union, Ambassador Lars-Gunnar Wigemark at National Assembly today. He said that Pakistan is seeking Co-operation and guidance from European Union countries to further strengthen the democratic norms in Pakistan.

Ambassador Lars-Gunnar Wigemark, while responding said European Union is ready to assist Pakistan in its march towards democracy. Referring to National Assembly initiative to become fully automated Ambassador Lars-Gunnar Wigemark offered technical and professional assistance to Pakistan.

Honorable Speaker also informed the visiting dignitary that parliament has constitutional Human Rights Commission comprising its members to address the issues relating to Human Rights and fundamental rights. For the first time in the Pakistan’s Parliamentary history both sides of the benches appreciated the neutral role of Sardar Ayaz Sadiq specially during the budget debates where he give opposition more time than the treasury benches.

Ambassador while appreciating the role of National Assembly in the political process said, this is a decisive moment for Pakistan where the democratic government led by Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif is delivering and Pakistan foreign reserve has gone up and international investment is pouring the country. He also appreciated the constitution of Electoral Reform Committee of the parliament, which will be notified shortly.

Ms. Maryem Aurangzeb, MNA, who was present, briefed about steps taken to automate the National Assembly and new initiatives being taken to make National Assembly Secretariat more efficient and economical.