ISLAMABAD: Talking to Foreign Minister of Portugal Luis Amado here Monday, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani reiterated that the global community should come forward and assist his government in rehabilitating the affected areas of the NWFP since it is crucial to win the hearts and minds of the local residents of these troubled territories, DawnNews reported.
He emphasized the need to resolve the core issue of Kashmir and the water dispute with India.
‘The resolution of these outstanding issues would enable Pakistan to turn its attention to its western border with renewed focus,’ the premier said.
He urged countries from the EU to provide GSP-Plus facilities to Pakistan and facilitate Islamabad’s bid for signing the Free Trade Agreement. He also added that enhanced trade would help Pakistan in the long run.
The prime minister asked the EU to play its role in building the capacity of Pakistan’s law enforcing agencies and equipping them adequately, besides providing for the families of those who lost their lives on the battle front.
Luis Amado agreed to add a new dimension to the bilateral relations by putting in place institutional frameworks and enhanced contacts between the two countries.
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