ISLAMABAD, Feb 26 (EPI):Speaker of the National Assembly, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, has stated that Pakistan and Hungary share deep-rooted traditions, values, a common pursuit of peace, and aspirations for mutual prosperity.<\/p>\n
He highlighted that Hungary, shaped by a rich history at the crossroads of civilizations, and Pakistan, born from its founding father\u2019s vision of pluralism, are natural partners in today\u2019s interconnected world. He expressed these views while addressing participants at the Hungarian Institute of International Affairs in Budapest.<\/p>\n
He highlighted the deep historical and cultural ties between Pakistan and Hungary, tracing back to Hungarian scholars, linguists, and artists who contributed to South Asia\u2019s intellectual and artistic landscape. He noted the works of Alexander Csoma de K\u0151r\u00f6s, Sir Aurel Stein, and Amrita Sher-Gil as testaments to the long-standing academic and cultural exchanges between the two nations.<\/p>\n
He also reaffirmed Pakistan\u2019s commitment to democratic governance, economic cooperation, and regional connectivity. He underscored the resilience of Pakistan\u2019s democratic institutions and the significance of parliamentary diplomacy in strengthening bilateral and multilateral relations.<\/p>\n
He pointed to Pakistan\u2019s growing youth population and the importance of initiatives like the Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Program, which has provided opportunities for Pakistani students to study in Hungary.<\/p>\n
On economic cooperation, NA Speaker stressed the need to expand trade beyond textiles, particularly in IT, energy, tourism, pharmaceuticals, and agribusiness. He praised Hungary\u2019s role within the European Union (EU) and acknowledged the benefits of Generalized Scheme of Preferences (GSP+), which has enhanced Pakistan\u2019s exports and socio-economic reforms.<\/p>\n
He also highlighted Pakistan\u2019s geographical and strategic significance, particularly its role in regional connectivity through projects like the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and Gwadar Port, which serve as vital trade links between Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.<\/p>\n
While addressing global challenges, he called for greater cooperation in tackling climate change, terrorism, and misinformation, emphasizing Pakistan\u2019s frontline role in combating extremism and its vulnerability to environmental crises.<\/p>\n
Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, in his concluding remarks, reaffirmed Pakistan\u2019s commitment to strengthening ties with Hungary and the broader European community, advocating for deeper collaboration in trade, education, and diplomacy.<\/p>\n
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