01.06.2026 Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Office of the Spokesperson)

“Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 met with the EU HR/VP Ms. Kaja Kallas @kajakallas, today in Islamabad.

“During the meeting, both sides acknowledged the positive trajectory of Pakistan-EU ties and agreed to further strengthen the mutually beneficial partnership. The two leaders also exchanged views regional and global developments, ahead of the 8th Pakistan-EU Strategic Dialogue which is being held subsequently”

“Beyond trade, we are deepening cooperation on a wide range of issues, including climate resilience, digital infrastructure, clean energy, migration, and mobility; people to people links are also important part of our partnership. I am also impressed that Pakistan tops the EU’s global Erasmus Mundus scholarship rankings again, the fifth year in a row” the EU top diplomat Kaja Kallas said.

“The Deputy Prime Minister and I today exchanged views on pressing global developments, including in the Middle East. Pakistan has been the main mediator between the United States and Iran. Your diplomatic efforts have helped to prevent a return to full blown war on several occasions, and these efforts are much recognised and appreciated across Europe.

“With your support, there is now a tenuous diplomatic opening to extend the ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Yet, any temporary understanding between the US and Iran must be followed by deeper talks about Tehran’s nuclear stockpile and other critical issues” Kallas added.

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Islamabad
June 1,2026