Salik meets European Union monitoring delegation, discussed on progress under GSP Plus Framework and Labour Rights
\n Islamabad
\nFederal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development, Chaudhry Salik Hussain, held a meeting with the European Union\u2019s GSP Plus Monitoring Delegation. The delegation was led by the European Union\u2019s Director General, Mr. Sergio Balibrea, and was accompanied by other senior EU officials.
\nDuring the meeting, detailed discussions were held on Pakistan\u2019s progress in the areas of the GSP Plus framework, labour rights, environment, governance, and human resource development. On this occasion, Federal Minister Chaudhry Salik Hussain stated that Pakistan is fulfilling its international obligations under the GSP Plus framework with complete seriousness, transparency, and commitment.
\nHe said that Pakistan\u2019s partnership with the European Union is not limited to trade alone but also represents an important milestone in promoting reforms, strengthening institutions, and achieving sustainable development. The Federal Minister emphasized that Pakistan\u2019s election as a member of the United Nations Human Rights Council reflects the confidence of the international community in Pakistan.
\nChaudhry Salik Hussain stated that the GSP Plus scheme is of immense importance for economic stability, promotion of exports, and particularly for the economic betterment of the labour class in Pakistan. He informed the delegation that the Government of Pakistan has significantly increased the minimum wage and is making every possible effort to ensure timely and full payment of wages to workers.
\nThe Federal Minister further stated that the government is undertaking comprehensive reform measures for the protection of labour rights, workplace safety, social protection, and human resource development. He reaffirmed Pakistan\u2019s commitment to ensuring full implementation of international labour conventions.
\nThe European Union delegation appreciated Pakistan\u2019s overall progress and stated that continuity of reforms in the areas of labour rights, environmental protection, and good governance is essential for maintaining GSP Plus status. The delegation also expressed confidence that Pakistan will further strengthen its reform efforts in this direction.
\nBoth sides agreed to further enhance mutual cooperation and strengthen future engagements.
\nFederal Secretary Nadeem Aslam Chaudhry and Secretary Workers Welfare Fund Zulfiqar Ahmed were also attended the meeting.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Salik meets European Union monitoring delegation, discussed on progress under GSP Plus Framework and Labour Rights Islamabad Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development, Chaudhry Salik Hussain, held a meeting with the European Union\u2019s GSP Plus Monitoring Delegation. The delegation was led by the European Union\u2019s Director General, Mr. Sergio Balibrea, and was […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":517953,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-517959","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-top-news"},"yoast_head":"\n