Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to further strengthening its partnership with the European Union.

He was talking to European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner in Islamabad today.

The two sides discussed ways to strengthen cooperation on migration and mobility, a key pillar of the Pakistan-EU Strategic Engagement Plan (2019).

The Deputy Prime Minister highlighted Pakistan's efforts to curb irregular migration and combat migrant smuggling and human trafficking.

He stressed that these efforts should be complemented by greater opportunities for legal migration for skilled Pakistani workers and professionals.

Ishaq Dar expressed satisfaction with the positive momentum in Pakistan-EU relations.

The European Commissioner appreciated Pakistan's progress in curbing irregular migration and noted the scope for expanding legal migration pathways.