ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has reiterated Pakistan’s determination to enhance its partnership with the European Union, focusing on key areas of cooperation such as migration and mobility, which are central to the Pakistan-EU Strategic Engagement Plan established in 2019.
According to Radio Pakistan, Ishaq Dar engaged in discussions with European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner in Islamabad. The talks centered on strengthening collaborative efforts to address issues of irregular migration, migrant smuggling, and human trafficking. The Deputy Prime Minister underscored the significance of providing legal migration opportunities for skilled Pakistani workers and professionals as a complement to the efforts in curbing illegal migration.
The discussions also highlighted the continued positive momentum in Pakistan-EU relations. The European Commissioner commended Pakistan’s advancements in managing irregular migration and noted the potential for further development of legal migration channels.