By KUNA
Brussels : The European Union stressed Monday that the parliamentary and provincial elections held in Pakistan on February 18 were an important step in the democratic development of the Muslim nation.
“The EU remains committed to supporting Pakistan in building a prosperous and stable society and to support development and economic growth in Pakistan, ” said the EU Foreign Ministers Council in a statement here today.
The statement underlined “the importance the EU attaches to its relationship with Pakistan, and Pakistan’s contribution to regional peace and security,” the Council reaffirmed the EU’s commitment to long-term support to develop a democratic, secure and sustainable Afghan State with respect for human rights and the rule of law.
It voiced its support for an international conference to be held in Paris in June to review progress in implementation of the Afghanistan Compact.
The ministers welcomed the progress of the EU police mission in Afghanistan towards full deployment at central, regional and provincial level by the end of March. The EU mission is supporting the development of the Afghan police force respecting human rights and the rule of law.
The Council welcomed the appointment of Kai Eide as Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Afghanistan.