EU foreign policy chief lands in Pakistan on official visit

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas arrived in Islamabad. File photo
European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas arrived in Islamabad. File photo
| Published June, 1 2026 | Updated
ISLAMABAD (Web Desk): European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas has arrived in Pakistan on Monday for an official visit, following an invitation from Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar.

EU’s high representative Kaja Kallas arrives in Pakistan on an official visit to strengthen Pakistan-EU ties through strategic dialogue and leadership meetings.

During the visit, both sides will co-chair the 8th Session of the Pakistan-EU Strategic Dialogue, which serves as the highest-level platform for structured engagement between Pakistan and the European Union.

Kallas is also expected to meet Pakistan’s top leadership, including the Prime Minister and the President, during her stay in Islamabad.

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Officials said Pakistan places strong importance on its long-standing and multidimensional relationship with the European Union, which is based on shared values, economic cooperation, and a commitment to multilateral engagement.

They added that the visit highlights continued momentum in high-level political exchanges and reflects both sides’ desire to further strengthen their partnership.

The Pakistan-EU Strategic Dialogue is expected to focus on key areas of cooperation, including political engagement, trade, development, and regional stability. Both sides aim to explore new opportunities to deepen collaboration and enhance mutual understanding in an evolving global environment.

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