Brussels: Pakistan and the European Union have agreed to explore mechanisms to enhance collaboration between Pakistani institutions and EU research initiatives. This agreement was finalized during a meeting in Brussels between Pakistan’s Ambassador to the European Union, Rahim Hayat Qureshi, and Andreas Schwarz, Head of Cabinet to the EU Commissioner for Startups, Research, and Innovation.

The discussions centered on strengthening the Pakistan-EU knowledge partnership under the Horizon Europe framework. The framework is a significant EU research and innovation program aiming to foster scientific and technological advancements.

This meeting marks a step forward in the relationship between Pakistan and the EU in the fields of scientific research and innovation. The two sides are committed to facilitating greater participation of Pakistani institutions in EU-led research endeavors.

The initiative is expected to pave the way for future collaborations, enabling knowledge exchange and innovation between Pakistan and European countries. The details of how this collaboration will be implemented are yet to be fully outlined.