Dar to visit Belgium for Pakistan-EU strategic dialogue

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will leave for Belgium on a three-day visit to attend the seventh strategic dialogue between Pakistan and the European Union (EU).

In a statement on Wednesday, Foreign Office (FO) said that the deputy PM will undertake an official visit to Brussels from November 9 till 21 at the invitation of the EU High Representative/Vice President for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, to co-chair the 7th session of Pakistan-EU Strategic Dialogue.

“The Strategic Dialogue is the highest level of institutionalised interaction between the two sides.

It will review cooperation between Pakistan and EU in all sectors under the Pakistan-EU Strategic Engagement Plan 2019,“the FO said.

During the visit, Dar will also participate in the 4th EU Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum.

A number of bilateral meetings and engagements with the senior EU officials are also planned on the sidelines of the Forum, added the FO.

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“The Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister’s visit to Brussels marks a significant milestone in Pakistan-EU relations.

Pakistan remains committed to developing a comprehensive and mutually beneficial partnership with the European Union.“