ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the European Union agreed on Thursday to deepen cooperation on migration and labor mobility, committing to implement a talent-partnership roadmap while reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to the EU-Pakistan Readmission Agreement (EURA) and efforts to curb illegal migration.
The understanding was reached during the third session of the Pakistan–EU Migration and Mobility Dialogue held in Islamabad.
Launched in 2022 under the Pakistan–EU Strategic Engagement Plan, the dialogue provides a framework for cooperation on legal migration, readmission and reintegration and skills development through the EU’s Talent Partnership initiative.
“Both sides appreciated the growing level of cooperation on the issue of migration and labor mobility,” Pakistan’s foreign office said in a statement. “The Pakistan side emphasized that it remained committed to the EURA agreement, while the EU side acknowledged Pakistan’s efforts toward curbing illegal migration.”
“Both sides agreed to work toward implementation of the Pakistan–EU Talent Partnership Roadmap for mutual benefit,” the statement added.
