EU's ambassador to Pakistan calls on Minister Riaz Hussain Pirzada.

ISLAMABAD -- Ambassador of the European Union to Pakistan Dr. Riina Kionka calls on Federal Minister for Human Rights Mian Riaz Hussain Pirzada as matters of mutual interest and cooperation were discussed in this meeting, said in a press release issued here on Wednesday

The minister welcomed the ambassador and said that Pakistan values its reciprocal relations with the EU that were moving in a positive direction in all spheres of cooperation.

He said the European Union, through its assistance, has played a vital role in the socio-economic uplift of Pakistan and they (government) expect that sectorial dialogues on emerging areas of cooperation, including environment, climate change, human rights and sustainable development will be strengthened through Strategic Engagement Plan (SEP) that was signed between Pakistan and the EU in June 2019.

Minister said that the EU is one of the largest trade and investment partners of Pakistan.

The minister further credited the GSP Plus for playing an important role in expansion of trade.

"We remain committed and have demonstrated consistent progress in the implementation of GSP Plus related 27 international...