Amman, Sept. 14 (Petra) — Lower House of Speaker Mazen Qadi welcomed
Pakistani Ambassador to Jordan Khurram Sarfraz Khan at his office on
Monday, where they discussed relations between the two countries,
particularly parliamentary cooperation.

Qadi noted the deep Jordanian-Pakistani relations, stressed the need
to build on His Majesty King Abdullah II’s visit to Pakistan last
year, which he described as a key milestone in cementing political
and strategic ties, the Lower House said in a press release.

Qadi praised Pakistan’s firm stance on the Palestinian cause and
Jerusalem, including its support for the Hashemite Custodianship over
Islamic and Christian holy sites in the city.

He stressed continued bilateral coordination at international forums
in the service of Arab and Islamic causes and efforts to bring about
peace and stability in the region.

The Pakistani envoy affirmed the deep and strategic relations with
Jordan, adding that his country aspires for closer parliamentary
relations and broader communication channels between the two
parliaments.

He also urged stronger economic ties, citing opportunities for the
private sector and stressed the importance of reviving the joint
business council and cooperation between the two countries’ chambers
of commerce and industry.

//Petra// NQ