European Union (EU) Ambassador Jean Francois Cautain said that European Union (EU) will be offering 15 million Euros to Pakistan or conducting the next general elections in more efficient and transparent manner.
He expressed these views in a meeting with Finance Minister Ishaq Dar on Thursday.
The envoy told that the EU is preparing to offer an Electoral Reform Package of 15 million Euros to train and assist the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to manage the next elections in the most efficient and transparent manner.
The minister said that the electoral reforms committee has also done extensive work with participation from all political parties and wide consultation with the members of the civil society and it is expected that there will be a positive development in the introduction of a comprehensive law regarding the electoral process in Pakistan soon.
The minister, while lauding the ambassador’s efforts, said that Pakistan regards the EU countries as good friends and excellent trade partners as the country’s exports to the region have been multiplied after the GSP plus status given to Pakistan.
Ishaq Dar assured the envoy of his support and assistance to strengthen the bilateral relations between Pakistan and the EU. He also said that he hopes that the relationship of Pakistan and European Union will also improve further in the future.
