Dar meets EU foreign policy chief, stresses importance of GSP+ for Pakistan's trade ties with the bloc

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met with EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas on Monday, emphasizing the importance of GSP+ for Pakistan's trade relations with the European Union during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. Dar highlighted Pakistan's strong partnership with the EU, particularly in trade and economic cooperation, and expressed appreciation for the EU's constructive engagement with Pakistan during recent regional developments.

Both sides agreed to maintain close engagement on matters of mutual interest, including calls for a return to dialogue and diplomacy and full implementation of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding signed between the US and Iran. However, the European Union's ambassador has cautioned that GSP+ benefits may not be taken for granted, as the current EU Generalised Scheme of Preferences framework is set to expire at the end of this year, and Pakistan is required to seek inclusion in the successor regime, which carries more stringent requirements.

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