Islamabad:Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to strengthening its partnership with the European Union. He held discussions with European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner in Islamabad, focusing on enhancing cooperation in migration and mobility, key components of the Pakistan-EU Strategic Engagement Plan established in 2019.

According to Radio Pakistan, the Deputy Prime Minister emphasized Pakistan's efforts to curb irregular migration and combat migrant smuggling and human trafficking. He also highlighted the need for expanding opportunities for legal migration for skilled Pakistani workers and professionals.

The European Commissioner acknowledged Pakistan's progress in addressing irregular migration and saw potential for further expanding legal migration pathways.