Shehbaz Sharif's important meeting with EU top leadership, emphasis on trade and importance of GSP Plus

Regional and global situation also discussed in meeting

New York: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, on occasion of United Nations General Assembly 2026, had an important meeting with European Council President Antonio Luis Santos da Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, in which detailed discussion was held on Pakistan-EU relations as well as regional and global affairs.

In meeting, all aspects of Pakistan and European Union relations were reviewed, while both sides expressed satisfaction over growing positive trend in high-level contacts and mutual consultation.

Prime Minister reiterated Pakistan's commitment to further strengthen broad-based partnership with European Union, emphasizing importance of full implementation of Pakistan-EU Strategic Engagement Plan. He said that continuous contacts at leadership level play an important role in providing further direction and momentum to bilateral relations.

Shehbaz Sharif, highlighting importance of GSP Plus in Pakistan's economic development, job creation and trade ties with EU, also reiterated Pakistan's commitment to continue cooperation with EU under this framework.

Regional and global situation was also discussed in meeting. Both sides emphasized importance that negotiations, diplomacy, international law and peaceful means should have fundamental status for resolution of conflicts.

Prime Minister also reiterated invitation to Presidents of European Council and European Commission to visit Pakistan and expressed desire that leadership of Pakistan and EU will continue close cooperation to further deepen partnership based on mutual interest.