LAHORE: European Union Ambassador to
Pakistan Jean Francois Cautain said on Monday that the country has done well
on trade enhancement after the GSP+ incentive but there is a lot of potential
to increase the trade volume further.“The EU is in the process to finalise a
new engagement plan to further strengthen relations between Pakistan and EU,”
he said while addressing the members of Pakistan Textile Exporters Association
(PTEA).
Ambassador Cautain said relations between the EU and Pakistan have reached a
mature level and needs to be strengthened further.EU had adopted a 5-year
Engagement Plan in 2012, which broadened and deepened the relationship between
the European Union and Pakistan.“The EU is reviewing the progress on implementation of 27 UN conventions
pertaining to human rights, labour rights, climate change, narcotics control
and corruption. This review is a part of the scheme which monitors progress
in terms of the convention and then submits a country report to the EU
parliament,”
While responding a question, the EU ambassador appreciated Pakistan’s efforts
in fighting terrorism and assured full cooperation in portraying the soft image
of Pakistan in EU countries. In addition, he highlighted various initiatives
that have been taken by the EU to help in the economic development of Pakistan.Earlier
PTEA Chairman Shaiq Jawed briefed the EU Ambassador about the progress of
textile industry and highlighted the prospects of future increase of textile
exports to EU.
Source: Pakistan Tribune, Pakistan Wednesday, 24 January 2018