Dar meets EU Commissioner Brunner
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar met European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner in Islamabad Tuesday. Recalling recent engagements between Pakistan and the European Union, the DPM/FM expressed satisfaction with the positive momentum in Pakistan–EU relations. The two sides discussed ways to strengthen cooperation on migration…
Islamabad - On Tuesday, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar met with European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner. Referring to the recent interactions between Pakistan and the European Union, the DPM/FM expressed satisfaction over the promising trajectory of Pakistan–EU relations.
Both parties talked about enhancing cooperation on migration and mobility, a crucial aspect of the Pakistan–EU Strategic Engagement Plan (2019). The DPM/FM underscored Pakistan's endeavors to curb irregular migration and curb migrant smuggling and human trafficking. He stressed the need for augmenting avenues of legal migration for skilled Pakistani workers and professionals.
Commissioner Brunner acknowledged Pakistan's strides in controlling irregular migration and pointed out the potential for broadening legal migration channels. The DPM/FM reiterated Pakistan's dedication to further fortifying its bond with the European Union. He voiced hope that Brunner's visit would culminate in practical outcomes beneficial to both parties.
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