Islamabad: The European Union (EU) has welcomed progress made by Pakistan to implement action plans of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and lauded adoption of the Protection of Journalists and Media Professionals Bill by parliament that later became an Act with the presidential approval.
A joint communique issued on Wednesday at the conclusion of sixth round of the EU-Pakistan Strategic Dialogue said the EU also welcomed ongoing efforts to implement the remaining FATF action plans.
The meeting was co-chaired by Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission Josep Borrell in Brussels on Tuesday.
The two sides reviewed ongoing cooperation between Pakistan and the EU based on the Strategic Engagement Plan, said the joint communique shared by the Foreign Office here.
They agreed to further enhance EU-Pakistan mutual engagement, particularly on security and regional cooperation.
Both sides agreed to hold the first meeting of the new EU-Pakistan security dialogue with sub-groups on non-proliferation and disarmament and counter-terrorism in 2022. AFP
