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Dar reviews strategy to boost trade with EU, allies

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister (DPM/FM) Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Thursday chaired a meeting to discuss ways to strengthen trade and economic engagement with friendly countries, particularly with the European Union (EU). The meeting discussed ways to accelerate trade and economic partnerships with friendly countries, including improving market access, export…

Dar reviews strategy to boost trade with EU, allies

Islamabad - Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar convened a crucial meeting on Thursday to deliberate on strategies aimed at bolstering trade and economic ties with key allies, with a particular focus on the European Union (EU). The gathering centered on expediting trade partnerships, enhancing market access, and improving export performance.

Emphasis was placed on adhering to commitments under the Generalized System of Preferences Plus (GSP+) framework. The DPM/FM emphasized the critical need for prompt adherence to the agreed-upon measures and the importance of intensified coordination to unlock optimal market access and economic prospects for Pakistan. In attendance were the Minister of Commerce, SAPM Tariq Bajwa, Federal Secretary of Foreign Affairs Amna Baloch, Pakistan’s Ambassador to Brussels, the Chairman of the Capital Development Authority, and senior officials from relevant ministries and departments across federal and provincial governments.

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