Kathmandu: Ambassador of Pakistan to Nepal Abrar H. Hashmi has reiterated Pakistan’s desire to further expand relations between the Parliaments of Pakistan and Nepal, alongside enhancing bilateral cooperation in various sectors such as trade, tourism, education, health, culture, climate resilience, people-to-people (P2P) exchange, and regional peace.
According to National News Agency Nepal, during an interaction with the Pakistan-Nepal Parliamentary Friendship Group, Ambassador Hashmi appreciated the longstanding and cordial relations between Pakistan and Nepal. He highlighted the shared cultural heritage, mutual respect, and regional affinity that define the relationship between the two countries. The ambassador also briefed the group on the latest developments in Pakistan’s economy and regional situation, emphasizing Pakistan’s vision for a peaceful and prosperous South Asia. He also welcomed the interest of the Nepali Parliament in fostering parliamentary diplomacy and institutional linkages.
Members of the Pakistan-Nepal Parliamentary Friendship Group expressed appreciation for Pakistan’s consistent support to Nepal and noted the satisfaction over relations free of irritants. They underscored the importance of parliamentary exchanges in deepening mutual understanding and emphasized exploring new avenues of collaboration, particularly in economic, cultural, youth, women, marginalized groups, technical support, and capacity-building.
The interaction was attended by honorable members of the Friendship Group, diplomats from the Pakistan Embassy, and representatives of the Nepal-Pakistan Friendship and Cultural Association. Both sides resolved to continue working together regularly for the benefit of the two countries, including building stronger institutional linkages, open dialogue, and enhancing multifaceted relations to further strengthen the bonds of friendship between the countries and their people.