ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar emphasized the significance of direct flights between Pakistan and European countries and stressed the need for an early resumption of PIA flights to Europe.

He expressed the resolve while talking to EU Ambassador Riina Kionka, who called on him, in Islamabad today.

They discussed the Pakistan-EU bilateral relationship and expressed satisfaction over the significant progress of the Pakistan-EU institutional mechanisms. The Foreign Minister said Pakistan sees the European Union as a valued partner.

Appreciating the EU’s consistent support to Pakistan, the FM reaffirmed support for strengthening the strategic partnership in all areas, including trade, migration, and climate change. The EU Ambassador assured full cooperation to Pakistan in the domain of economic diplomacy.