Speaker National Assembly, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq Congratulates Newly Elected UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham

Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq Reaffirms Commitment to Strong Pakistan–UK Parliamentary Relations

Speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has officially extended his heartfelt congratulations to Andy Burnham on his election and assumption of office as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

  • Strengthening Bilateral Relations: Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq conveyed his best wishes to Prime Minister Andy Burnham for a successful tenure. He expressed strong confidence that, under Burnham’s leadership, the long-standing and friendly ties between Pakistan and the United Kingdom will grow even stronger.
  • Parliamentary Cooperation: The Speaker highlighted the importance of deepening the close legislative ties between the Parliament of Pakistan and the UK Parliament. He noted that robust parliamentary diplomacy during Burnham’s term will foster greater mutual understanding and collaboration for the shared benefit of both nations.

More over ,Prime Minister Andy Burnham acknowledged his precarious perch Monday as the seventh British leader in just over a decade as he set out an ambitious but vague vision to create a new political and economic establishment.

Burnham used his inaugural speech as prime minister to renew his theme of decentralizing power as he promised to end street sleeping by homeless people.

He said he would deliver a “circuit breaker” for a system he says has taken wrong turns since the 1980s when many public services were privatized.

Andy Burnham entered 10 Downing Street as the new UK Prime Minister, succeeding Keir Starmer. Following his victory in the Labour Party leadership contest, Burnham was officially appointed by King Charles III, pledging a major political shift focused on economic stability and public service reforms.

Other top Pakistani leaders—including President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani—have also released official statements welcoming the new British Premier and reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to a strong bilateral partnership.

In his congratulatory message, Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq conveyed his warmest felicitations and best wishes to the newly elected Prime Minister of UK, Mr. Andy Burnham for a successful and productive tenure. He expressed confidence that, under the leadership of the newly elected Prime Minister, the longstanding and cordial relations between Pakistan and the United Kingdom would further strengthen.

Highlighting the importance of parliamentary diplomacy, Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq expressed the hope that the cooperation between the Parliament of Pakistan and the Parliament of the United Kingdom would be further strengthened during Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s tenure. He emphasized that enhanced parliamentary engagement would promote greater mutual understanding, deepen institutional collaboration, and contribute to advancing the shared interests of the peoples of the two friendly nations.

Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to further enhancing its friendly relations with the United Kingdom and expressed his best wishes for the continued progress, prosperity, and well-being of the people of the United Kingdom under the leadership of Prime Minister Andy Burnham.