The President of the European Council has endorsed Pakistan’s peace efforts while reaffirming that the EU supports all diplomatic efforts, aimed at restoring peace and stability in the region.
This came during a telephone conversation between Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and President of the European Council, Antonio Costa today.
During their warm and cordial conversation, the two leaders discussed the ongoing hostilities in the Middle East as well as exchanging views on Pakistan-EU relations.
Both the leaders expressed their deep concern over the ongoing hostilities in Iran and the Gulf countries, and their impact on the global economy.
They stressed upon the need to resolve the crisis through dialogue and diplomacy.
The Prime Minister shared with the EU Council President, the latest developments in Pakistan’s mediation efforts to de-escalate the Middle East crisis.
While highlighting that Pakistan attached high significance to its relations with the EU, the Prime Minister recalled that his scheduled visit to Brussels had to be postponed last month.
Highlighting the importance of GSP Plus, the Prime Minister said he looks forward to inaugurating the first ever Pakistan-EU Business Forum in Islamabad next month.
The Prime Minister also conveyed his good wishes for Ms. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission.
In his remarks, the European Council President said he looks forward to welcoming the Prime Minister in Brussels on mutually convenient dates.
