Ayaz meets Bangladesh civil servants’ delegation, reaffirms bilateral ties

ISLAMABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 20th May, 2026) Speaker of National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq met with a delegation of civil servants from Bangladesh at the Parliament House, Islamabad, on Tuesday.

During the meeting, the Speaker warmly welcomed the delegation and highlighted the longstanding historical, cultural and people-to-people relations between Pakistan and Bangladesh.

Ayaz Sadiq shared details of his recent visit to Bangladesh to attend the funeral of former Prime Minister of Bangladesh and BNP Chairperson, Begum Khaleda Zia.

The Speaker said that he represented Pakistan on the occasion and conveyed condolences on behalf of the people and Parliament of Pakistan.

He remarked that the affection and warmth extended by the people and leadership of Bangladesh towards Pakistan reflected a shared desire for enhanced parliamentary and diplomatic engagement between the two countries.

Ayaz Sadiq informed the participants that strengthening democratic institutions, ensuring transparency and modernizing parliamentary procedures remained his top priority.

The Speaker also said that the National Assembly was moving towards becoming a fully digital and paperless Parliament.

He said that iPads had been provided to Members of the National Assembly to facilitate digital access to parliamentary business, legislation, agendas, and committee proceedings.

Ayaz Sadiq emphasized that this initiative would not only improve efficiency and transparency but would also help save public resources and promote environmentally sustainable parliamentary practices.

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The Speaker further said that efforts are underway to integrate modern technology and artificial intelligence into parliamentary functioning to enhance institutional efficiency, research capacity, and legislative performance. He said that the digitalization of Parliament was essential to meet the requirements of modern governance and public service delivery.

During the interaction, the Speaker also said that the role of Parliament in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is essential. He underscored Parliament’s commitment to legislation and policy reforms focused on education, gender equality, climate action, poverty alleviation, and inclusive development.

The Speaker also reiterated the active role of the Women’s Parliamentary Caucus (WPC) in promoting women’s empowerment, gender-sensitive legislation, and greater participation of women in democratic processes.

He noted that the National Assembly of Pakistan had taken several important steps to strengthen women’s representation and safeguard their rights through effective parliamentary oversight and legislation.

The delegation appreciated the parliamentary reforms and digital initiatives undertaken under the leadership of Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq and expressed keen interest in enhanced parliamentary cooperation and exchange of experiences between the two countries.