Pak-EU hold 5th Political Dialogue on bilateral relations, regional issues
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Fifth round of Pak-EU Political Dialogue was held in Brussels today (Wednesday).
Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua led the Pakistan side while the EU delegation was represented by Deputy Secretary European External Action Service Jean-Christof Belliard.
The two sides held detailed exchange of views on regional peace and security, various facets of bilateral relations with particular focus on trade and investment.
Both sides agreed to further deepen and diversify their ongoing cooperation under the multi-tiered Pakistan-EU framework of consultations.
The Foreign Secretary briefed the EU side on the recent volatile situation in South Asia notably the Indian aggression against Pakistan and the steps taken by Islamabad to de-escalate the situation.
The European Union appreciated the steps taken by Pakistan to diffuse and de-escalate the situation. The EU side also commended and expressed support for Pakistan's constructive role in the Afghan peace process.
