Pak-Indonesia to lay legal framework for stronger business ties

October 11, 2018 (MLN): Deputy Chairman Senate, Mr. Saleem Mandviwalla has extended a proposal to the Vice Speaker of the House of Representatives of Indonesia Dr. Fadil Zon, to ease the visa process for Pakistanis in order to help supply of skilled Pakistani workers.

The proposition was put forward following an agreement on both ends to create facilitative legal frameworks for closer business collaboration between Pakistan and Indonesia.

Mr. Saleem Mandviwalla, who is leading a Parliamentary delegation to the 3rd Meeting of the Speakers of Eurasia Countries’ Parliaments (MSEAP), had bilateral meetings with the heads of delegations of Indonesia, Thailand, and Bosnia & Herzegovina, reveals a press release received from Ankara.

Pakistan delegation includes Senators Mohsin Aziz, Khush Bakht Shujat, Naseebullah Bazai, and Members National Assembly Junaid Akbar and Arbab Amir Ayub. Ambassador of Pakistan to Turkey Muhammad Syrus Sajjad Qazi is also part of the delegation.

Mr. Mandviwalla offered his condolence to Dr. Fadil Zon over the recent earthquake in Indonesia and offered all possible assistance by Pakistan. Both sides reiterated the close ties of friendship and agreed to further intensify parliamentary interaction

During meeting with the head of the delegation of Thailand, Member of the National Legislative Assembly, Kitti Wasinondh, Deputy Chairman Senate briefed about the rich cultural heritage of Pakistan, particularly for religious tourism and said Taxila was one of the top tourist destinations for Buddhist community around the world

In a wide-ranging conversation between Saleem Mandviwallah and Speaker of the Parliament of Bosnia & Herzegovina Mr. Safet Saftic, both sides agreed on the need for further promoting ties in all areas of mutual interest, particularly cultural and educational linkages.

Speaker Safet informed that all people of Bosnia Herzegovina are emotionally attached to Pakistan and fondly recalled the support extended by Pakistan’s peacekeeping forces during the Bosnian war. Senator Mandviwalla said Pakistan is the well-wisher and friend of Bosnia and shall continue to extend all possible support. He also stressed on the need of close parliamentary and business ties.

The high profile meeting is held in Turkish resort city of Antalya from 8-11 October 2018 under the theme “Economic Cooperation, Environment and Sustainable Development in Eurasia.”

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