Minister of State for Law and Justice Barrister Aqeel Malik meets an EU delegation to discuss trade, counter-terrorism, regional stability and bilateral cooperation.

ISLAMABAD, October 21, 2026: Pakistan and the European Union (EU) have exchanged views on bilateral cooperation, regional security and trade, including the EU’s Generalised Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+) framework.

Minister of State for Law and Justice Barrister Aqeel Malik held a meeting with an EU delegation at the Ministry of Law and Justice on Wednesday to discuss matters of mutual interest.

The delegation comprised Konrad Duda, Policy Officer for Pakistan at the European External Action Service (EEAS), and Piotr Buszta, Head of the Political, Trade and Communication Section at the EU Delegation to Pakistan.

During the meeting, both sides discussed cooperation in security, counter-terrorism, regional affairs and trade. They also exchanged views on regional developments and Pakistan’s role in facilitating peace and dialogue in the Middle East.

The EU’s GSP+ framework was another key topic of discussion, reflecting its importance in Pakistan-EU trade relations.

Barrister Aqeel Malik emphasised the need for sustained engagement and constructive dialogue between Pakistan and the European Union to advance shared interests, promote regional peace and stability, and strengthen bilateral cooperation.

Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to continued collaboration on issues of mutual concern. They also underscored the importance of Pakistan-EU relations in supporting peace, security and development.

The meeting highlighted the commitment of Pakistan and the EU to maintaining dialogue and strengthening cooperation across areas of common interest, including trade and regional stability.