Joint Press Release: Pakistan-EU Joint Commission

The seventh meeting of Pakistan-EU Joint Commission was held in Islamabad on 23 November 2016.

The two sides appreciated the continued strengthening of the Pakistan-EU relations. They expressed satisfaction at the progress made in the implementation of the Pakistan-EU 5-year Engagement Plan, including the holding of the Third Pakistan-EU Political Dialogue and the Strategic Dialogue in Brussels earlier this year.

The EU side reiterated its strong support for the democratic institutions, electoral reforms in time for the next elections, rule of law, human rights, economic development and poverty reduction in Pakistan, in accordance with national plans and priorities.

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