Ambassadors of Jordan and Afghanistan separately called on Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser in Islamabad today (Tuesday).

Talking to Jordanian Ambassador Major General (Retd) Ibrahim Yala Al Madani, the Speaker said relations between Pakistan and Jordan are based on strong foundations of religion, brotherhood, culture and history. He said parliamentary diplomacy can play an important role in promoting bilateral relations between the two Islamic countries. He also stressed the need for enhancing bilateral trade which does not commensurate the existing economic potential on either side.

The Speaker also emphasized on tackling growing trend of Islamophobia in the West. He said the Muslim Ummah should adopt a common strategy to eradicate Islamophobia.

Ambassador Major General (R) Ibrahim Yala Al-Madani said Jordan seeks to boost economic and trade cooperation with Pakistan.

Later, talking to Afghan Ambassador Najibullah AliKhel, Asad Qaisar said Pakistan seeks further enhancement of cooperation with Afghanistan for economic and regional development. Speaking about the recommendations of the Executive Committee of the Pak-Afghan Friendship Group, the Speaker said that majority of the recommendation on visa and Pak-Afghan Trade and Investment have been implemented. He said that signing of MoUs on long-term trade and investment agreements between the two countries will further boost trade and investment.

Afghan Ambassador said his country values Pakistan's efforts to bring peace to the region. He acknowledged that excellent trade opportunities exist between the two countries that would be further utilised for mutual benefit.