The Senior Commerce Minister Makhdoom Amin Fahim on Wednesday sought members of European Parliament to use their influence for early legislation of trade concessions in EU parliament, whose meeting is scheduled to be held in September, 2012. He stated this while talking to a visiting delegation comprising members of European Parliament which called on him here today. The delegation comprising members of European Parliament included Chair of the South Asia delegation Ms Jean Lambert MEP, Agricultural and Economic Policy specialists Phil Bennion, Lass Weigmark EU delegation Head, Committee on Industry, Research and Energy Salvador Sedo, Administrator Delegation Secretariat Philipee Kamaris and Political Advisor Ms Sabine Meyer. Both the sides discussed matters of mutual interest and ways of enhancing trade between Pakistan and EU. The EU delegation emphasized on proper compliance of 27 international conventions mandatory for becoming eligible for duty free excess through GSP Plus scheme for EU, said a statement issued by the Ministry of Commerce. These conventions pertain to human rights good governance, labor rights, environment and narcotics control. The Commerce Minister informed the meeting that Government of Pakistan has ratified all these conventions. The EU delegation appreciated the liberalization of trade between Pakistan and India. It will not only enhance the bilateral trade but also be helpful in improving political relations between the two countries, EU delegation added.
