ISLAMABAD, Jan. 20 (Xinhua) -- Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said here on Wednesday that his country greatly valued its relations with the European Union (EU), which are based on shared values and common objectives of peace, prosperity and development.
The Pakistan-EU relationship has strengthened steadily over the years and is pursued through sound institutional mechanisms and dialogue processes, Qureshi said when hosting a working luncheon for the EU ambassadors to Pakistan, according to the Foreign Ministry of Pakistan.
Qureshi highlighted the importance of economic and cultural diplomacy and called for deeper engagement between Pakistan and the EU in these spheres, the statement added.
Talking about the anti-COVID-19 measures adopted by the Pakistani government, Qureshi said that the smart lockdown strategy to save lives and secure livelihoods has turned out to be successful and also led to an increase in economic activity in the country including exports.
The global community must come together to combat the virus and should realize that nobody is safe till everyone is safe, the statement quoted Qureshi as saying.
During the meeting, the EU ambassadors underscored the importance of closer engagement on EU-Pakistan relations and regional and international issues. Enditem
