PARIS: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday met with President of the EU Commission Ursula von der Leyen on the sidelines of the New Global Financing Pact Summit.
The prime minister thanked the president of the commission for her committed participation in the Resilient Pakistan Conference held in Geneva on 9 January 2023.
Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to continue working in close collaboration with European institutions for reconstruction and rehabilitation in the flood-affected areas.
Ties Between Pakistan and EU
The premier lauded high-level interactions between Pakistan and the EU and extended an invitation to the Commission President to visit Pakistan.
Recalling the importance of GSP Plus, Sharif expressed with satisfaction that it was on track and with a strong political commitment from Pakistan.
The EU Commission President appreciated Pakistan’s efforts to recover from the 2022 floods and assured continued assistance. She appreciated the level of ongoing cooperation between European Union and Pakistan, including GSP Plus.
