Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to enhancing cooperation with the European Union in key areas including trade, investment, climate change, security, migration, sustainable development, and connectivity.
He was talking to the European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, and Vice-President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas in Islamabad today.
During the meeting, the Prime Minister highlighted the important role of GSP+ in ensuring stronger trade ties between Pakistan and the EU.
He said that Pakistan is keen to further strengthen the multifaceted partnership with the European Union.
Discussions also focused on the regional and international situation. The Prime Minister thanked the EU leadership for its strong support for Pakistan’s peace efforts in the Gulf region.
He said that Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir are playing a crucial role in these efforts. He laid special emphasis on the need for the international community, including the EU, to work collectively to ensure lasting peace in the region.
The Prime Minister also shared Pakistan’s perspective on the regional situation in South Asia, as well as on Afghanistan, with the EU High Representative.
He also conveyed his best wishes to President of the European Council, Antonio Costa, as well as to President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and reiterated his cordial invitations to both leaders to visit Pakistan soon.
In her remarks, EU High Representative Kaja Kallas appreciated the role played by Pakistan for regional peace and conveyed the EU’s strong interest in deepening strategic engagement with Pakistan.
