Call by Mr. Amjad Bashir, Member of the European Parliament on the SAPM

Mr. Amjad Bashir, Member of the European Parliament called on the SAPM today. He is currently head of the European Parliament’s Committee on Human Rights.

Mr. Amjad Bashir, strongly condemned the Peshawar attacks on the innocent victims and appreciated the government’s efforts to bring the perpetrators to justice.

Thanking Mr. Amjad Bashir, the SAPM highlighted the importance Pakistan attaches to its relations with the European Union, especially in terms of trade and investment. He especially mentioned the granting of GSP Plus status to Pakistan by the EU.

The SAPM shared the vision of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s government of a prosperous and peaceful future for Pakistan and the region. He expressed his hope that Mr. Amjad Bashir, thanks to his connections in Pakistan and a better understanding of its society and culture, would continue to project Pakistan’s contribution and sacrifices in the fight against terrorism, and the government’s initiatives to promote peace, stability and economic prosperity in the country and the region.

Islamabad
30th December 2014

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