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EU considers extending Pakistan's GSP Plus status
EU Ambassador to Pakistan Dr. Riina Kionka says in a video message that no alterations have been made to the planned extension of the GSP regulation, ensuring Pakistan's continued access to European markets.
Islamabad: The European Union is contemplating the extension of Pakistan's Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP) Plus status, according to sources.
The EU Ambassador to Pakistan, Dr. Riina Kionka, stated in a video message that no alterations have been made to the planned extension of the GSP regulation, ensuring Pakistan's continued access to European markets.
"The proposed extension of the EU’s global GSP regulation means that, for now, nothing changes. Pakistan will continue to benefit from the preferential access to the European Market. Pakistan’s obligations to maintain the status also remain the same."
— EUPakistan (@EUPakistan) July 9, 2023
⬇️Full statement by @RKionka pic.twitter.com/VvmO0T4wBM
However, the EU has emphasized the need for improvements in various areas, including freedom of expression, media freedom, women's rights, minority rights, and gender equality. The EU and international experts are closely monitoring recent events, including crackdowns and trials in military and anti-terrorism courts, following the events of May 9.
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