Pakistan and Belgium Reaffirm Commitment to Deepening Bilateral Cooperation at 4th Political Consultations

Islamabad – Pakistan and Belgium held the 4th round of Bilateral Political Consultations in Islamabad, reflecting the growing strength and positive momentum in relations between the two countries. The Pakistani delegation was led by Additional Secretary (Europe) Ambassador Ayesha Ali, while the Belgian side was headed by Director General Birgit Stevens.
Both sides welcomed the steady progress in bilateral ties and reiterated their commitment to further expanding cooperation across key sectors, including trade and investment, education, health sciences, and people-to-people exchanges. The Additional Secretary (Europe) expressed appreciation to Belgium for its continued support of Pakistan’s GSP Plus status.
The consultations also included a comprehensive exchange of views on regional and global issues of mutual interest. In addition, the Belgian delegation paid a courtesy call on the Foreign Secretary.
Concluding the discussions, both sides agreed to maintain close engagement and confirmed that the next round of Bilateral Political Consultations will be held in Brussels in 2027.