EU High Representative Kaja Kallas Scheduled to Visit Pakistan in June

Updated: 12:44 PM PKT — June 1, 2026

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas arrived in Islamabad on Monday. She was received at the Foreign Office by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar.

During her visit, Kallas will co-chair the 8th Pakistan-EU Strategic Dialogue with Dar, the highest-level institutional platform for discussions between the two sides. She is also scheduled to meet with President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir.

Updated: 12:13 PM PKT — June 1, 2026

The visit of EU High Representative Kaja Kallas underscores the significant economic partnership between Pakistan and the European Union, which stands as Pakistan’s second-largest trading partner. Discussions are expected to review progress under the 2019 Strategic Engagement Plan, with a focus on trade and investment. The relationship has been significantly bolstered by the Generalised Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+) status granted to Pakistan in 2014, which has boosted exports of key products like garments, textiles, and leather goods to European markets.

Beyond high-level meetings, the EU envoy’s agenda includes interactions with representatives from think tanks and academic institutions, signaling a broader engagement with Pakistani civil society. The strategic dialogue aims to further deepen institutional ties and expand cooperation in areas including development, climate action, and regional stability.

Updated: 11:42 AM PKT — June 1, 2026

European Union High Representative Kaja Kallas arrived in Islamabad on Monday and was welcomed by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. The two are set to co-chair the 8th EU-Pakistan Strategic Dialogue, the highest-level platform for structured discussions between the two sides.

During her visit, Kallas is also scheduled to hold meetings with President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir. In a social media post upon her arrival, Kallas described Pakistan as a “major regional power and an important partner for the EU,” noting the visit comes at a time of “profound changes” in the world and the region.