Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirms commitment to strengthening ties with European Union
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met with EU Commissioner Magnus Brunner in Islamabad on Tuesday to discuss migration and mobility cooperation.
Meeting focuses on strategic engagement plan
The two leaders discussed the Pakistan-EU Strategic Engagement Plan 2019 during their discussions. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasized the importance of the partnership across all eight pillars of the agreement.
Efforts to curb irregular migration highlighted
Pakistan outlined its sustained efforts to stop smuggling and trafficking through legislative reforms and better enforcement. The prime minister noted that expanding legal pathways for skilled workers would reduce vulnerability to criminal networks while meeting European labour needs.
Commissioner expresses confidence in progress
EU Commissioner Magnus Brunner appreciated the measures taken by the Pakistani government during his first visit. He expressed confidence that these joint efforts will promote mutually beneficial labour mobility between the two regions.
All 2 outlets report consistently
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- Associated Press of Pakistan
- Dawn
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