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Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, the speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan, has felicitated Major (Retd.) Hafiz Uddin Ahmed on his unanimous election as the speaker of the Bangladesh Parliament.
Speaker Sadiq extended his heartfelt congratulations and best wishes, stating that the unanimous election reflects the strong confidence of Members of Parliament in Speaker Ahmed's leadership abilities.
Speaker Sadiq emphasised that parliament is a fundamental pillar of a democratic system and the foremost institution representing the will of the people.
He noted that the role of the Speaker is crucial in ensuring the smooth and effective conduct of parliamentary proceedings.
He further stated that parliament plays a vital role in legislation for the welfare of the people and in addressing the collective challenges faced by the nation.
Highlighting the longstanding bonds between the two nations, Speaker Sadiq said that the people of Pakistan and Bangladesh are connected through shared history, culture, religion, and traditions.
He expressed hope that the present leadership of the Bangladesh Parliament would play an important role in further strengthening parliamentary relations between the two countries.
Speaker Sadiq also extended a formal invitation to Speaker Ahmed to visit Pakistan and conveyed his best wishes for his success in the new role.