Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said that increase in the volume of Pakistan’s exports to the European Union is the practical manifestation of the enhanced bilateral cooperation.

Addressing a reception hosted by EU Ambassador in Pakistan Androulla Kaminara in Islamabad, he said the agreement on Pakistan-EU Strategic Partnership has helped broaden the trade and economic ties.

He said the GSP Plus status also led to a remarkable improvement in the Pakistan-EU trade relations.

The Foreign Minister appreciated the EU efforts to avert the human catastrophe and provide humanitarian assistance to the Afghan people.

The diplomats from the European countries thanked the foreign minister and Pakistani leadership for the safe evacuation of European diplomatic staff from Afghanistan.