ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar met with European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner in Islamabad, as both parties explored avenues to enhance cooperation on migration and mobility. The meeting highlighted the ongoing positive momentum in Pakistan-European Union relations, with a focus on addressing irregular migration and promoting legal migration for skilled workers.

According to Press Information Department, both sides discussed the significance of the Pakistan-EU Strategic Engagement Plan established in 2019, which emphasizes the importance of a collaborative approach to migration issues. Senator Dar outlined Pakistan’s initiatives to combat irregular migration, smuggling, and human trafficking, underscoring the need for increased opportunities for legal migration. Commissioner Brunner acknowledged Pakistan’s progress in these areas and expressed interest in expanding legal migration pathways.

Senator Dar reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening its partnership with the European Union, expressing optimism that Commissioner Brunner’s visit would yield practical and mutually beneficial outcomes.