ISLAMABAD, Jan 29 (APP): Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Wednesday emphasized that Pakistan was a firm believer in the protection of fundamental rights and continued to enact and strengthen human rights legislation.
The DPM/FM received EU Special Representative for Human Rights Ambassador Olaf Skoog at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
During the meeting, Dar underscored the importance of Pakistan-EU dialogue on human rights, a press release said.
The DPM/FM further highlighted Pakistan-EU’s growing cooperation in the political and economic spheres and appreciated EU’s continued support for Pakistan’s GSP plus status.
The EU special representative positively assessed the potential of Pakistan-EU relations and appreciated the continued growth of the collaborative partnership across all sectors.
Olaf Skoog is on a four-day visit to Pakistan. The visit is part of Pakistan-EU joint efforts to enhance dialogue on human rights.