ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the European Union on Monday reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties and charted a future course for further deepening cooperation across trade, investment, migration, and regional stability during the 8th session of the Pakistan–EU Strategic Dialogue held in Islamabad.
The dialogue was co-chaired by Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and the European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, and Vice-President of the European Commission, Kaja Kallas, Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.
European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President Kaja Kallas is visiting Pakistan at the invitation of Deputy PM Dar.
During the session, both sides reviewed progress made under the Pakistan–EU Strategic Engagement Plan and explored new avenues to expand collaboration in areas of mutual interest.
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The Dialogue provided an opportunity to review the entire spectrum of Pakistan–EU relations, assess progress made under the Strategic Engagement Plan, and chart a future course for further deepening bilateral cooperation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated.
During the extensive delegation-level discussions, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening their multidimensional partnership.
The discussions centred on expanding trade and economic cooperation, including under the GSP+ framework, and enhancing bilateral investment, particularly following the success of the first EU–Pakistan Business Forum held in Islamabad in April this year.
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 and EU HR/VP Ms. Kaja Kallas @kajakallas co-chaired the 8th Pakistan-EU Strategic Dialogue in Islamabad today.
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The two leaders also reviewed ongoing cooperation under the Pakistan–EU Migration and Mobility Dialogue.
Both sides emphasised the importance of promoting legal pathways for migration and talent partnerships, while effectively addressing irregular migration through structured pathways.
The Deputy PM Dar and the EU foreign policy chief also held in-depth discussions on regional and global developments of mutual concern.
Ishaq Dar briefed the EU side on Pakistan’s constructive and facilitative role in promoting regional peace and stability. The EU side reiterated its appreciation for Pakistan’s mediation efforts.
Both sides underscored the importance of dialogue, adherence to international law, and multilateralism in addressing contemporary global challenges and maintaining regional stability.
During the visit, the EU foreign policy chief also called on Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir.
During the meetings, the leadership of both sides expressed satisfaction with the upward trajectory of bilateral ties, exchanged views on regional developments, and emphasised the importance of maintaining regular high-level exchanges.
The visit of the EU foreign policy chief contributed to further strengthening the Pakistan–EU partnership and provided an important opportunity to deepen cooperation across all areas of mutual interest, Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated.
Both sides agreed to hold the ninth session of the Pakistan–EU Strategic Dialogue next year in Brussels.
