Hon. Abdul Raheem Abdulla, Speaker of the People’s Majlis, paid a courtesy call on Hon. Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, Chairman of the Senate of Pakistan, on the sidelines of the Inter-Parliamentary Speakers’ Conference held today.

During the meeting, Hon. Speaker commended the successful outcome of the Inter-Parliamentary Speakers’ Conference and highlighted its importance in promoting inter-parliamentary dialogue and collaboration on peace, security, and development. He reaffirmed the Maldives’ full support for the outcomes of the Conference and the shared commitment to strengthening inter-parliamentary cooperation in addressing common challenges.

Hon. Speaker highlighted the long-standing friendship and close relations between the Maldives and Pakistan, and the warm and cooperative ties between their parliaments. He emphasized the importance of further strengthening these relations and enhancing cooperation on issues of mutual interest.

Hon. Speaker Abdul Raheem Abdulla also expressed his appreciation for the excellent hospitality and warm welcome extended to the Maldivian delegation by the Parliament of Pakistan.

Expressing his heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives or were injured in the tragic attack that took place yesterday in Islamabad, Hon. Speaker strongly condemned the act of terror.