November 29, 2024 (MLN): Pakistan and Russia signed a historic Agreement between State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation and the National Assembly of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan on Cooperation in Moscow today.
The Agreement was signed here in Moscow by Visiting Pakistan’s National Assembly Speaker H.E. Sardar Ayaz Sadiq and his counterpart Vyacheslav Volodin, Chairman of the Russian State Duma.
The Agreement aims to enhance ties between the two legislative bodies and establish permanent cooperation mechanisms through committees, commissions and parliamentary groups.
In his opening remarks, Sadiq noted that with Volodin, he has long ties of friendship, while with some members of the Russian delegation, Sadiq has been acquainted for over 10 years.
He also thanked Volodin for accepting an invitation to visit Pakistan.
Speaker Sadiq also expressed gratitude to Mr. Volodin for his support to the initiative of Pakistan to convene a Speakers Conference Format.
The sides agreed to hold its fourth Session in Moscow in 2025. In this connection, Mr. Sadiq suggested that not only official but also business delegations may be invited to this meeting in order to enhance economic cooperation.
The Speaker, National Assembly H.E. Sardar Ayaz Sadiq visited State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation today, on the invitation of his counterpart, Vyacheslav Volodin.
The two parliamentary leaders held a tête-à-tête, followed by delegation-level talks.
