Govt to invite EU envoys to sort out deportees issue
* Nisar says Pakistan wants to ensure that international laws are followed by all parties concerned and basic human rights of deportees are also protected
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ISLAMABAD: Minister for Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan said on Friday that he would soon invite all European ambassadors in Pakistan to deliberate on strengthening Pak-EU cooperation especially in the area of security and in dealing with the issues of mutual concern.

While talking to German Ambassador Ina Lepel, the Interior minister said that the stance of the government vis-a-vis the issue of deportees was aimed at not only ensuring that international laws are followed by all the parties concerned but also to make sure that basic human rights of the deportees are protected.

In that, the minister said, “We are committed to ensure that such people who are involved in any violation of immigration laws of Pakistan or any other country as well as their facilitators are brought to book”.

The Interior minister said that the government of Pakistan acknowledges the concerns of the European Union regarding the issue of illegal migrants and is trying to discourage illegal movement to European countries through a crackdown on human smuggling rings within and outside Pakistan.

The German ambassador, while appreciating Interior minister’s stance, said that the two countries may also explore possibility of a separate protocol on the issue of deportees.

Talking about the new policy regarding INGOs, the Interior minister observed that the new policy is aimed at further strengthening the government-INGOs partnership. He said that it was encouraging to see a large number of international NGOs applying for registration with the government as per the new policy.

The German ambassador appreciated the efforts of the Interior minister for streamlining the working of the INGOs in the country and expressed the hope that his ministry would continue to provide all possible assistance to the INGOs in their mission to serve the people in various sectors.

Nisar observed that Pakistan values its friendly relations with Germany and wants to further strengthen this relationship in all possible areas for the mutual benefit of the two countries.

While acknowledging the support of Germany in socio-economic development of Pakistan, the minister assured the German ambassador of all possible support towards her efforts in cementing Pak-Germany equation during her tenure. Ms Lepel said that Germany values its ties with Pakistan and the government and the people of Germany are keen to strengthen their equation with government and people of Pakistan.

Courtesy www.dailytimes.com.pk

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