LAHORE – Punjab Governor Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar has said that Portugalhad assured to extend full support to Pakistan for extension in GSP-Plusstatus by European Union.
According to a communique issued by Governor House here on Tuesday, PunjabGovernor in his ongoing visit to Europe held successful meetings withSecretary of State of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Teresa Ribeiro andVice President of Parliamentary Committee for Foreign Affairs and Portugesecommunities Pedro Filipe Soares. Both the leaders have assured to supportPakistan for extension in GSP-Plus status.
Matters pertaining to extension in GSP-Plus status to Pakistan, Kashmirissue, Indian war hysteria, peace in Afghanistan, Pak-Portugal relations,trade, tourism and other issues were discussed in the meetings. WhileMilitary Secretary Col. Mohsin Raja and Board of Revenue Punjab’s SeniorMember Babar Hayat Tarar also accompanied the Governor.
Governor said that Teresa Ribeiro and Pedro Filipe Soares had notonly lauded the sacrifices rendered by Pakistan’s government, armedforces and the people in the war against terrorism and for the causeof peace but also assured him of their full cooperation.After the meetings, Punjab Governor said that meetings with Teresa Ribeiroand Pedro Filipe Soares were held in a very cordial manner and these weresuccessful meetings by all aspects. “I am also holding meeting with membersof European Parliament and In Sha Allah, Pakistan will succeed with regardto extension in GSP-Plus status,” he hoped and mentioned that Pakistan hasobtained benefits worth more than 15 billion dollars from GSP-Plus duringfive years, and GSP-Plus will benefit the country and strengthen itseconomy in future as well.
Punjab Governor said that Portuguese investors and business community werekeen on investing in the projects under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor(CPEC).
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Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar said that he also apprised the Portugueseauthorities about the measures taken by Pakistan under the leadership ofPrime Minister Imran Khan for establishment of peace and elimination ofterrorism, despite India’s war hysteria, and the situation created due toKashmir issue.
He also urged European Union to play its role in lifting of curfew andstoppage of Indian aggression in occupied Kashmir, adding that settlementof Kashmir issue has become indispensable for regional peace and stability.There is no doubt in it that entire world community including Portugueseauthorities was all praised of Pakistan’s endeavors for peace.
During the meeting with Portuguese leaders, he said, promotion of religioustourism and other tourist places in Pakistan were also discussed. Touristsare being provided complete security and other facilities in Pakistan,where total peace prevails.
