Ep member briefed: Sartaj for strengthening EU ties

ISLAMABAD: European Parliament member Afzal Khan called on Adviser to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz in the ministry of foreign affairs on Thursday. According to a Foreign Office statement, the adviser underscored the importance of Pakistan’s relations with the European Union (EU) and noted that Pakistan-EU partnership was moving in the right direction.  In this regard, Sartaj Aziz appreciated Afzal Khan’s continuous support at the European Parliament, especially on the Jammu and Kashmir issue.The adviser also underlined the need for more frequent parliamentary exchanges between the two sides to strengthen the existing relationship. During the meeting, the adviser briefed the European Parliament member about the government’s policies aimed at enhancing welfare and security of the people.

Published in The Express Tribune, January 6^th, 2017.