EU envoy, minister discuss matters of mutual interest
European Union flags flutter outside the EU Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium May 5, 2021. PHOTO: REUTERS
Ambassador of the European Union to Pakistan Dr Riina Kionka called on Federal Minister for Human Rights Mian Riaz Hussain Pirzada and discussed matters of mutual interests and cooperation particularly the upcoming report on GSP+ status progress made in various aspects and challenges were discussed in this meeting.
The federal minister welcomed the Ambassador and said that Pakistan had been enjoying good relations with European countries and that these relations are based on mutual respect and shared international obligations.
He appreciated the continuing support of the European Union through the GSP+ status for Pakistan.
He said that the government's commitments under the UN Charter and its obligations towards international conventions and agreements remained a high priority.
Dr Kionka appreciated the efforts of the Government of Pakistan in the implementation of its human rights agenda and indicated that European Union would continue to help Pakistan in the implementation of this agenda.
Published in The Express Tribune, April 13th, 2023.