Islamabad, October 13,2026: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Tuesday met European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner to discuss strengthening Pakistan–European Union cooperation on migration and mobility.
During the meeting in Islamabad, Dar expressed satisfaction with the positive momentum in Pakistan–EU relations and recalled recent engagements between the two sides.
The discussions focused on enhancing cooperation on migration and mobility, a key pillar of the Pakistan–EU Strategic Engagement Plan (2019).
Dar highlighted Pakistan’s efforts to curb irregular migration and combat migrant smuggling and human trafficking. He stressed that these efforts should be complemented by greater opportunities for legal migration for Pakistani skilled workers and professionals.
Commissioner Brunner appreciated Pakistan’s progress in curbing irregular migration and acknowledged the potential for expanding legal migration pathways.
Dar reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to further strengthening its partnership with the European Union and expressed hope that Brunner’s visit would lead to practical outcomes benefiting both sides.
