Pakistan and the European Union have decided to strengthen cooperation in security, counter-terrorism and regional affairs.

This was decided in a meeting between Minister of State for Law and Justice Barrister Aqeel Malik and Policy Officer for Pakistan at the European External Action Service Konrad Duda and Head of the Political, Trade and Communication Section at the European Union Delegation to Pakistan, Piotr Buszta, in Islamabad today.

During the meeting, both sides exchanged views on matters of mutual interest.

The discussions also covered regional developments, Pakistan's role in facilitating peace and dialogue in the Middle East, and matters relating to the European Union's Generalized Scheme of Preferences Plus framework.

Barrister Aqeel Malik underscored the importance of sustained engagement and constructive dialogue between Pakistan and the European Union to advance shared interests, promote regional peace and stability, and further strengthen bilateral cooperation.

Both sides reaffirmed the importance of continued collaboration on issues of mutual concern, reflecting the significance of Pakistan-EU relations and their shared commitment to peace, security and development.