Brussels (TDI): Pakistan’s Ambassador to the European Union, Rahim Hayat Qureshi, on Friday formally presented his Letters of Credence to European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
The ceremonies took place in Brussels in a dignified setting, according to a statement shared by the Pakistan Embassy in Belgium on its official X account.
Pakistan and the European Union enjoy longstanding relations anchored in political dialogue, trade, development cooperation, and shared commitment to multilateralism.
The two sides are currently working under the EU–Pakistan Strategic Engagement Plan, which provides a comprehensive framework for advancing cooperation.
A cornerstone of the partnership has been the Generalized Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+), through which Pakistan has gained preferential access to the European market.
This facility has significantly boosted Pakistan’s exports, while also encouraging progress on governance and human rights commitments.
In recent years, the EU has also partnered with Pakistan on climate resilience, green energy transition, and disaster management.
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Both sides have recognized the urgency of joint efforts to address global challenges, including food security and sustainable development.
Ambassador Qureshi’s accreditation is expected to give fresh momentum to bilateral cooperation, with emphasis on expanding trade and investment, fostering academic and cultural exchanges, and deepening collaboration for peace and stability in the region.
Farkhund Yousafzai is an Associate Editor at The Diplomatic Insight.
