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ISLAMABAD: A high-level delegation of the European Union and business representatives from prominent European companies on Tuesday called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and lauded Pakistan’s role in de-escalation efforts in the Middle East, while also vowing to enhance trade ties with Islamabad.
According to the Prime Minister’s Office, the meeting was held at the Prime Minister House. The delegation was led by Peteris Ustubs, Director (Asia Pacific) of the European Commission’s Directorate-General for International Partnerships, and included Ms. Thourya Triki of the European Investment Bank and senior executives from leading European companies, including Manuel Pauser, Vice President of Adidas; Vice President of Andritz, Karl Schloegelbauer; and Regional Director of IKEA, Dieter Metkke.
The delegation is visiting Pakistan to attend the EU-Pakistan Business Forum. The Ambassador of the European Union to Pakistan, Raimundas Karoblis, was also present.
The prime minister welcomed the EU delegation and thanked them for participating in the EU-Pakistan Business Forum. He said the EU is Pakistan’s largest trading partner and the destination for the highest volume of Pakistani exports.
