Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has appreciated Austria's support in establishing Pakistan's Parliamentary Budget Office and urged continued technical assistance and knowledge exchange.

He was talking to President of the Federal Council of Austria, Andrea Eder-Gitschthaler in Vienna, Austria today.

Both leaders acknowledged the steady progress in Pakistan-Austria relations and discussed avenues for expanding inter-parliamentary collaboration through the Pakistan-Austria Parliamentary Friendship Group.

The Chairman Senate highlighted Austria's contributions in higher education in Pakistan and discussed opportunities for expanding academic and research collaborations.

He underscored Pakistan's commitment to sustainable development and called for joint efforts in tackling global challenges such as climate change, renewable energy, and technical education.

The role of the Special Investment Facilitation Council was also highlighted as a key initiative for promoting investment and economic collaboration between Pakistan and Austria.

Yousaf Raza Gilani extended an invitation to Ms Andrea Eder-Gitschthaler to visit Pakistan.