ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Raja Pervaiz Ashraf said establishment of Pak-Ivory Coast Parliamentary Friendship Group would help parliamentarians of two countries to benefit each other’s experiences.

Talking to Parliamentary delegation of Ivory Coast head by National Assembly President Adama Bictogo, he said promotion of parliamentary relations between two countries was indispensable and visit would help bringing Pakistan and people of Ivory Coast closer.

Raja Pervaiz suggested establishing Pak-Ivory Coast Parliamentary Friendship Group and head of visiting delegation agreed on it. Both countries signed Memorandum of Understanding for establishment of Parliamentary Friendship Group.

Speaker discussed matters of mutual interest with visiting delegation, saying that Ivory Coast is an important country and Pakistan is keen to promote bilateral relations with it. Speaker lauded role of Ivory Coast in activating Organisation of Islamic Cooperation.

President of National Assembly of Ivory Coast appreciated comments of Raja Pervaiz regarding Ivory Coast, adding they were delighted to visit Pakistan as delegation received immense love and sincerity from hardworking Pakistani people.

Impression against Pakistan in world of communication was fabricated and baseless. Ivory Coast wanted to further expand bilateral relations with Pakistan.

Published in The Daily National Courier, February, 15 2023

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