ISLAMABAD – EU Ambassador to Pakistan Jean-Francois Cautain says EuropeanUnion Pakistan need to work together to combat terrorism, both within andoutside their borders for global peace and security.

He was delivering a lecture at Islamabad Policy Research Institute onWednesday.

The EU ambassador said European Union acknowledges the efforts made byPakistan and its sacrifices to combat terrorism.

He said that the EU is not just a trade organization or large developmentagency, as it is now significantly engaged in the area of security anddefence as well.

The ambassador added that since 2003, the Common Security and DefencePolicy has enabled the EU to take a leading role in peace-keepingoperations, conflict prevention and in the strengthening of internationalsecurity.

The Ambassador lauded Pakistan’s efforts in terms of trade enhancementafter the GSP Plus facility, and outlined that this was a win-winpartnership.

He said over the past 18 months, we have been working to finalize a newEngagement Plan to further deepen relations between Pakistan and Europe.