Pakistan & European – (Web Desk) – The Ishaq Dar Kaja Kallas meeting Islamabad brought Pakistan and the European Union closer together. Both sides agreed to build a stronger, more meaningful partnership that benefits people on both sides.
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar co-chaired the 8th Pakistan-EU Strategic Dialogue with EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas. The two leaders sat down in Islamabad to talk about trade, security, human rights, and regional peace.
Pakistan and EU: A Trade Partnership Worth Billions
The EU is one of Pakistan’s biggest trade partners. Together, they do business worth around 12 billion Euros every year. The GSP Plus trade program plays a big role in this. It gives Pakistani exporters easier access to European markets, which helps businesses and creates jobs.
Both sides also looked back at the first-ever Pakistan-EU Business Forum, held in Islamabad in April this year. Leaders called it a positive step forward in growing trade and attracting investment.
Talking About Regional Peace and Security
The two leaders also discussed some of the world’s most pressing issues. They talked about the situation in Afghanistan, the Middle East, South Asia, and the ongoing US-Iran conflict.
Pakistan has been quietly working behind the scenes to ease tensions between the United States and Iran. Kaja Kallas acknowledged this role openly. She said Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts have helped prevent a return to full-scale war more than once, and that Europe recognizes and appreciates this work.
Kashmir, Indus Waters, and Pakistan’s Key Concerns
Ishaq Dar also raised Pakistan’s serious concerns about Indian aggression. He made Pakistan’s position on Kashmir very clear, saying the dispute must be resolved according to the wishes of the Kashmiri people, in line with UN resolutions.
On the Indus Waters Treaty, Dar shared good news. The Court of Arbitration recently issued an award that supports Pakistan’s position. The ruling confirms that India’s ability to control water flow on the western rivers is limited under the treaty.
Both sides agreed that terrorism is a shared threat. Pakistan raised concerns about the Fitna al-Khawarij and Fitna-al-Hindustan groups operating from Afghan soil. Their continued cross-border attacks against Pakistan remain a serious and ongoing concern.
Kaja Kallas described Pakistan as a major regional power and an important EU partner. She said both sides are deepening cooperation in areas like clean energy, digital infrastructure, climate resilience, and people-to-people connections.
Pakistan, in turn, reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with the EU and its member states for a more peaceful and prosperous future.
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