H.E. Mr. Raimundas Karoblis, Ambassador of the European Union to Pakistan, called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister\u2019s House. The Prime Minister was accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Advisor to the Prime Minister Dr. Syed Tauqir Shah, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Tariq Fatemi, and Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch.
\nWelcoming the EU Ambassador, who assumed his duties in Pakistan in September 2025 after presenting credentials to the President, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extended warm greetings and reaffirmed Pakistan\u2019s strong commitment to further strengthening multifaceted cooperation with the European Union.
\nHe highlighted key areas of mutual interest, including trade and investment, development cooperation, security, migration management, and climate action.
\nThe Prime Minister underscored the vital importance of the EU\u2019s Generalized Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+) in boosting bilateral trade and supporting Pakistan\u2019s export-oriented sectors. He stated that the Government of Pakistan remains fully committed to collaborating closely with the EU on mutually beneficial trade enhancement measures, particularly through sustained engagement under the GSP+ framework.
\nPrime Minister Sharif also expressed satisfaction with the outcomes of the 7th round of the Pakistan-EU Strategic Dialogue, held in Brussels in November 2025 and led on the Pakistan side by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar.Ambassador Karoblis conveyed his sincere gratitude for the warm reception and hospitality extended since his arrival.
\nHe assured the Prime Minister of his dedication to advancing Pakistan-EU relations across all domains. The Ambassador transmitted best wishes from EU leadership and emphasized the EU\u2019s continued engagement with Pakistan to enhance trade opportunities under GSP+ and through proactive initiatives, including the inaugural High-Level EU-Pakistan Business Forum scheduled for 28-29 April 2026 in Islamabad.
\nThe meeting reflected the shared resolve of both sides to build on existing partnerships and explore new avenues for economic collaboration, sustainable development, and strategic dialogue in the coming period.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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