ISLAMABAD, Nov 21 (APP): A five-member parliamentary delegation, currently visiting Turkey, called on the Speaker of the Grand National Assembly and discussed matters pertaining to strengthening relations and to enhance cooperation between the two countries.The delegation includes Mir Jan Muhammad Khan Jamali, Deputy Chairman, Senate,  Faisal Karim Kundi, Deputy Speaker, National Assembly, Senator Lt. Gen. (Retd) Javed Ashraf Qazi, MNAs Begum Ishrat Ashraf and Cap. (Retd) Rai Ghulam Mujtaba Kharal.

The Turkish Speaker Mehmet Ali Sahin extended warm welcome to the Pakistani delegation and reiterated the strength of the brotherly relations between Pakistan and Turkey. 

He said the two countries enjoyed exemplary relations at parliamentary level and parliamentary exchanges will further strengthen the relations. 

The Speaker also appreciated the role of PILDAT for strengthening democracy and democratic institutions in Pakistan.  He said  that Turkey will always remain a friend and supporter of Pakistan.

Earlier, the delegation held a meeting with the Chairs and the members of the Defence Commission of Turkey, the Planning and Budget Commission, the Largest Commission of Grand National Assembly of Turkey and the Interior Affairs Commission. 

The Pakistani Delegation was briefed about the oversight mechanism, powers and procedure available to Turkish Commissions, especially relating to the Defence and intelligence oversight.

The delegation also held a detailed meeting with the Chairperson and Members of Pak-Turkey Friendship Group in the Turkey Grand National Assembly. 

The members of Pakistan’s Parliamentary Delegation stressed the need for enhance interaction of Parliamentarians between the two countries to benefit from each other experiences.