European Council President Antonio Costa on Monday praised and expressed support for Pakistan’s efforts to help end hostilities in the Middle East, stressing that dialogue and diplomacy remain the only path to peace and stability in the region.
Costa conveyed these views during a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The two leaders also discussed Pakistan–EU relations, including the importance of the GSP+ status.
In a post on X, PM Shehbaz confirmed the call, saying he briefed Costa on Islamabad’s ongoing efforts to promote peace and stability in the Middle East.
“We exchanged views on the ongoing hostilities in the Middle East and agreed that dialogue and diplomacy must prevail in order to restore regional peace and stability,” he wrote.
