Dublin: Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, currently on an official visit to Ireland, has advocated for the enhancement of parliamentary relations between Pakistan and Ireland. During a meeting with the newly elected Speaker of the Irish Parliament, Verona Murphy, Gilani expressed his gratitude for the hospitality received and underscored the importance of fostering stronger ties between the two nations.
According to a statement by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Gilani encouraged Ireland to send business delegations to Pakistan to explore investment opportunities. He highlighted Pakistan’s investor-friendly environment and the role of the Special Investment Facilitation Council, which aims to streamline foreign investment across various sectors.
Both parties discussed potential areas of collaboration, including technical exchanges, workshops, and virtual forums focusing on budgetary and fiscal policies. Gilani also extended an invitation to an Irish parliamentary delegation to visit Pakistan, reiterating a commitment to ongoing engagement and democratic reforms.
Earlier, the Pakistan Ireland Business Council organized a luncheon in Dublin to honor the Pakistani Parliamentary Delegation. The event was attended by notable figures such as Neale Richmond, the Irish Foreign Minister, and Aisha Farooqi, the Pakistani Ambassador to Ireland.
It is noteworthy that Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani is leading a high-level delegation to both Ireland and Austria.
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