War On Terror: Gilani praises EU for support
Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani described the European Union of 27 members as an important forum.
November 20, 2011
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LAHORE:
Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani, describing the European Union of 27 members as an important forum, on Saturday appreciated its continued support for Pakistan’s contributions in the war against terror. Generous assistance of more than 300 million Euros for the flood victims by the European Union was also instrumental for their early rehabilitation, he added. The prime minister was talking to Pakistan’s Ambassador to the European Union Jalil Abbas Jilani, who called on him. The ambassador informed the prime minister that the provision of tariff concession on 75 items and subsequent provision of GSP-Plus facility by the European Union will help revive Pakistan’s economy, create jobs and ensure investment in the country. The prime minister directed the ambassador to interact with the civil society and the people of policy making level to apprise the sacrifices Pakistani people have rendered in the war against terror besides suffering huge losses to the economy.
Published in The Express Tribune, November 20th, 2011.
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