Islamabad:Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to enhancing cooperation under the Pakistan-EU Strategic Engagement Plan. This announcement was made during his meeting with European Union Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration, Magnus Brunner.

According to Radio Pakistan, Prime Minister Sharif emphasized Pakistan’s ongoing efforts to tackle irregular migration, migrant smuggling, and human trafficking. These efforts include legislative reforms, institutional strengthening, effective enforcement, and international cooperation.

The Prime Minister highlighted the need for practical opportunities for safe, orderly, and regular migration to complement efforts against irregular migration. He suggested that expanding legal pathways for Pakistani skilled workers and professionals would benefit European labor markets while reducing the risk of exploitation by smuggling networks.

Commissioner Brunner acknowledged the steps taken by Pakistan and expressed confidence that these measures would enhance legal migration pathways and promote mutually beneficial labor mobility between Pakistan and the European Union. The meeting focused on migration and mobility, a key pillar of the Pakistan-EU Strategic Engagement Plan established in 2019.