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President calls for EU to invest in Pakistan
March 25, 2019

President Dr. Arif Alvi has invited the European Union to take advantage of improved business environment in Pakistan to invest in the country.

He was talking to European Union's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini, who called on him in Islamabad today. 

He welcomed the recent ruling of the European Court of Human Rights, which can help create a balance between the exercise of right to freedom of expression and incitement/hatred towards religious views and faith.

The President said that Pakistan believes in responsible use of right of freedom of expression, as freedom comes with responsibility.

He emphasized that Pakistan strongly condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations whether perpetrated by individuals, groups or States.

The President said that Pakistan values its relations with the European Union and expressed his satisfaction that Pakistan-EU relations are moving in a positive direction in all spheres of cooperation.

He said that Pakistan has declared adherence to the Nuclear Supply Group Guidelines and also submitted its formal application for participation in the NSG.

He stated that inclusion of Pakistan will bring tangible benefits for the non-proliferation regime.

He urged NSG to consider membership for non-NPT states on the basis of non-discriminatory and objective criteria that are simultaneously applicable to all of them.

European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Federica Mogherini said that there is a huge potential of economic and trade relations between Pakistan and EU which needs to be fully explored and utilized.  

Prime Minister Imran Khan says Pakistan values its relations with the European Union and all of its member states.

He was talking to European Union's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Frederica Mogherini who called on him in Islamabad today.

The Prime Minister expressed satisfaction on the positive momentum in the relations and termed the EU as Pakistan's major trade and investment partner.

He welcomed the increase in Pak-EU bilateral trade since the inception of GSP Plus scheme.

The Prime Minister apprised the EU High Representative on the current regional situation, including Pakistan's positive role in Afghan reconciliation process and deescalating tensions with India.

He urged the EU to highlight the ongoing human rights violations in the Indian Occupied Kashmir.

High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini called on Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa at GHQ in Rawalpindi today.During the meeting, matters of mutual interest and overall regional security situation were discussed.

The visiting dignitary appreciated Pakistan’s efforts and the positive role being played for regional peace and stability.