*ISLAMABAD: European Union’s Representative for Foreign Affairs andSecurity Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission, FedericaMogherini, on Monday called on the Prime Minister Imran Khan and discussedmatters of mutual interest.*
During the meeting, PM Khan said Pakistan give immense importance to theEuropean Union and its allied countries. He also expressed satisfaction onrelations between the EU and Pakistan.
He also appreciated enhancement in trade after Pakistan’s GSP Plus statusby the EU.
The premier also briefed the European Union official about regionalsituation and Afghan peace process.
PM Khan also called upon EU representative to highlight Indian atrocitiesin the occupied-Kashmir. The EU official also appreciated PM’s handling ofpost-Pulwama attack situation with India.
He also assured cooperation from the European Union regarding Pakistan’sreforms agenda.
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Earlier, Ms Mogherini had spoken to FM Qureshi by phone after tensionsbetween Pakistan and Indian spiked in the aftermath of the Pulwamaincident. She has asked for urgent de-escalation of the situation.
On March 21, the fifth round of Pakistan-EU Political Dialogue wasco-chaired in Brussels by Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua and DeputySecretary General of the European External Action Service Jean-ChristopheBelliard.
As per a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the twosides held detailed exchange of views on regional peace and security,various facets of bilateral relations with a particular focus on trade andinvestment.
