The Pakistan–Serbia Parliamentary Friendship Group, convened by Muhammad Numan, MNA, held its inaugural briefing at Parliament House in Islamabad, bringing together members of the group, ministry officials and the Pakistani ambassador to Serbia by video link.

Attendees included Dr Shahida Rehmani, Naveed Aamir Jeeva, Romina Khurshid Alam and Samina Khalid Ghurki, with representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Commerce present to brief members on diplomatic and trade matters. H.E. Syed Faraz Hussain Zaidi, Ambassador of Pakistan to Serbia, joined the session virtually and provided context on developments in Serbia.

In opening remarks the convener stressed the need to strengthen parliamentary engagement as a means to broaden Pakistan Serbia relations, noting that the reconstitution of the Parliamentary Friendship Group offers a timely platform to translate parliamentary interaction into practical cooperation across sectors.

Officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs outlined the historical trajectory and current status of bilateral ties, underlining that Pakistan and Serbia maintain friendly relations while diplomatic engagement continues to evolve. Commerce ministry representatives described trade between the two countries as modest but underscored clear potential for growth in targeted sectors.

Discussion highlighted ongoing efforts to establish a Serbian diplomatic mission in Islamabad, a development expected to facilitate trade contacts, increase people-to-people exchanges and support expanded consular services. The ambassador’s remarks emphasized opportunities for closer cooperation in trade, education, tourism and parliamentary exchanges to strengthen Pakistan Serbia relations.

Members urged deeper parliamentary diplomacy and more institutional interaction, stressing the importance of easing visa procedures and enhancing avenues for academic and cultural exchange. They also called for improved support mechanisms for Pakistani citizens abroad and streamlined processes to encourage legitimate travel and business linkages.

Concluding the session, the convener expressed confidence that the Parliamentary Friendship Group will play an active role in promoting collaboration, helping convert dialogue into concrete projects that expand trade, educational ties and mutual understanding between Pakistan and Serbia.