Call by the Speaker of Swedish Parliament on Adviser to the Prime Minister on National Security and Foreign Affairs

The Speaker of the Swedish Parliament (Riksdag) Mr. Per Westerberg alongwith a four member Parliamentary delegation called on Mr. Sartaj Aziz, Adviser to the Prime Minister on National Security and Foreign Affairs, today at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The Speaker and the Adviser discussed Pakistan-Swedish bilateral relations and the need to further enhance political, trade and economic ties. They agreed that visit of Parliamentary delegations positively contribute in enhancing relations and people to people contacts.

The Swedish Speaker praised Pakistan’s democratic transition. The Advisor briefed him on Pakistan’s growing energy needs and invited Swedish investments in Pakistan.

Regional and global issues were also discussed. The talks were held in a friendly and cordial atmosphere.

Islamabad
19th May 2014

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