Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister (DPM/FM), Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Tuesday discussed ways to strengthen Pakistan-European Union cooperation on migration and mobility with European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner.
DPM Dar, EU Commissioner discuss expanding legal migration opportunities for Pakistanis
ISLAMABAD, Oct 13 (APP): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister (DPM/FM), Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Tuesday discussed ways to strengthen Pakistan-European Union cooperation on migration and mobility with European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner.
During a meeting here, the deputy prime minister expressed satisfaction over the positive momentum in Pakistan-EU relations, recalling recent engagements between the two sides, whereas the discussions focused on enhancing cooperation on migration and mobility, a key pillar of the Pakistan-EU Strategic Engagement Plan (2019), a DPM’s Office news release said.
DPM Ishaq Dar highlighted Pakistan’s efforts to curb irregular migration and combat migrant smuggling and human trafficking. He stressed that these measures should be complemented by increased opportunities for legal migration for Pakistani skilled workers and professionals.
Commissioner Brunner appreciated Pakistan’s progress in curbing irregular migration and acknowledged the scope for expanding legal migration pathways.
The deputy prime minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to further strengthening its partnership with the European Union and expressed hope that the commissioner’s visit would lead to practical outcomes beneficial to both sides.
