Pakistan FM, EU foreign policy chief discuss regional, global developments

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas discussed regional and global developments in Islamabad on Monday.

Dar and EU HR/VP Kallas co-chaired the 8th Pakistan-EU Strategic Dialogue in Islamabad, according to a post shared by Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on X.

"The two sides held comprehensive discussions on Pakistan-EU relations including trade and investment, security cooperation, climate action, migration, and multilateral cooperation," the post said. 

"The two leaders also held an in-depth exchange of views on regional and global developments."

"The Dialogue reaffirmed the shared commitment of Pakistan and the European Union to further deepen engagement and expand their mutually beneficial partnership across diverse areas," the foreign ministry's social media post said.

Earlier, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kallas, arrived at the Foreign Office in Islamabad.

She was received by Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. Kallas is visiting Pakistan at the invitation of DPM Dar.

Later, Dar held a meeting with Kallas, according to a separate post on X by the Foreign Ministry.

"During the meeting, both sides acknowledged the positive trajectory of Pakistan-EU ties and agreed to further strengthen the mutually beneficial partnership."

"The two leaders also exchanged views on regional and global developments, ahead of the 8th Pakistan-EU Strategic Dialogue which is being held subsequently," the post said.

Pakistan-EU Strategic Dialogue

Dar and Kallas co-chaired the 8th Session of the Pakistan-EU Strategic Dialogue in Islamabad.

The dialogue is the highest-level platform for structured discussions between the two sides.

During the visit, the EU HR/VP is also scheduled to call on the senior leadership, including the prime minister and the president.