Pakistan desires multi-dimensional ties with neighboring counties: Qaiser.

ISLAMABAD -- Speaker National Assembly of Pakistan Asad Qaiser Sunday called for greater interaction and people-to-people contact in the region for the sake of peace and development. He stressed the need for new synergies of parliamentary and economic cooperation among each other. He expressed these views while talking to President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Dr. Hassan Rohani.

The Speaker said that Pakistan enjoys close cordial relations with our brotherly neighbor, Iran. The shared sentiments of our friendship are deeply rooted in historical bonds spread over centuries of shared faith, culture, traditions and economic complementarities, he added.

Recalling the recent statement of the Iranian Supreme leader in support of the Kashimiris, Asad Qaiser thanked President of Iran and Iranian government for supporting the Kashmir cause. The Kashmir issue is the long standing unresolved disputes which require resolution in accordance with UN Security Council resolutions, the Speaker said.

The President of Iran Dr. Hassan Rohani warmly welcomed the Pakistan's Parliamentary delegation in Tehran and wished the safe stay in the beautiful capital of Iran. He stated that the Iran considered Pakistan as a very important brotherly neighboring Muslim country. 'The bonds of friendship between Pakistan and Iran have been maintained irrespective of any government in power both in Iran and Pakistan due to commonality of culture. Both of nations have deep links and it go down the long history and rich civilization' the Iranian President said.

The Iranian President stressed upon the need to increase cooperation between Pakistan and Iran in the field of trade, commerce, energy and security.

While meeting with Abdul Raouf Ibrahimi Speaker of the Wolesi Jirga of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, Asad Qaiser said that the new government in Pakistan is committed to robust and friendly relations with Afghanistan. Two countries are inter-linked and look towards each other with considerable expectations in many areas, he added.

'The centuries old bonds and affinities of our people are the real strength of our bilateral relations and need to be leveraged effectively', the Speaker said.

Further, he stressed upon increasing interactions among the Parliamentarians of both countries could contribute in building trust and improving mutual understanding. During the meeting, he said that unfortunately, security situation in Afghanistan remains a challenge. Peace and...