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Dar Opens EU Talks in Brussels After SCO Drive, Meets EU Council President

Pakistan is pursuing a dual track that links SCO economic proposals with fresh engagement in the European Union.

Overview

  • Ishaq Dar arrived in Brussels to co‑chair the 7th Pakistan–EU Strategic Dialogue, scheduled for Nov. 20–21 under the 2019 Strategic Engagement Plan.
  • Dar met European Council President Antonio Costa, with both sides agreeing to deepen cooperation across key sectors and reaffirm their commitment to multilateralism.
  • He will also attend the 4th EU Indo‑Pacific Ministerial Forum in Brussels and hold bilateral meetings with senior EU officials.
  • Wrapping up the SCO Council of Heads of Government in Moscow, Dar backed a joint communiqué after about a dozen decisions on the bloc’s economic agenda.
  • Pakistan’s Moscow pitch included using national currencies for settlements, creating SCO finance vehicles, modernising the organisation’s work, and advancing ties through meetings with Russian and Chinese leaders.