Convenor,
Pakistan-Uganda Parliamentary Friendship Group meets NA Speaker
Islamabad – 21 October, 2026 (Adnan Hameed) : A parliamentary delegation from Uganda called on the Speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, at Parliament House, Islamabad. During the interaction, the Honourable Speaker invited the Convener of the Pakistan–Uganda Parliamentary Friendship Group (PFG), Aasia Ishaque Siddiqui, to join the meeting with the visiting delegation.
The Convener Aasia Ishaque Siddiqui warmly welcomed the delegation and underscored the importance of strengthening bilateral relations through enhanced parliamentary linkages, cultural exchanges and parliamentary diplomacy. The discussion highlighted the role of regular interaction between the two legislatures in fostering mutual understanding, exchanging institutional experiences and identifying opportunities for cooperation.
The Ugandan delegation appreciated the warm welcome and hospitality extended by Pakistan. Both sides expressed their interest in expanding engagement to collaborate in areas of mutual interest, with a view to deepening the longstanding ties between the two countries.
Educational cooperation also featured in the discussion, with reference to approximately 120 Ugandan students pursuing studies in Pakistan in fields including engineering and pharmaceutical sciences. The exchange underscored the contribution of academic opportunities to strengthening people-to-people ties and creating lasting connections between the two nations.
The Convener highlighted Pakistan’s progress in solar energy adoption and emphasised the potential for exchanging experiences in renewable energy and sustainable development. Both sides also acknowledged the shared challenges posed by climate change and the importance of collaborative approaches to environmental concerns.
The meeting reaffirmed the significance of parliamentary diplomacy in promoting closer relations between Pakistan and Uganda and advancing cooperation through sustained legislative engagement, cultural interaction and educational exchanges.
