The statement added that the International Committee on International Trade also agreed to deliberate upon the possibility of up-scaling the relationship with Pakistan from a beneficiary of GSP Plus Scheme to a FTA partner in the future. The meeting of the International Trade Committee (INTA) of the Parliament, held in Brussels, was called to discuss the 2nd Biennial Assessment Report of GSP Plus, the release stated. “The parliament hoped that Pakistan would continue to engage with the EU and ensure to bridge implementation gaps during the next two years of reporting on GSP Plus,” the release said. Delegation hails GSP Plus as successful“The Committee on International Trade also agreed to deliberate upon possibility of up-scaling relationship with Pakistan from a beneficiary of GSP Plus Scheme to a FTA partner in future. Pakistan is one of the 10 beneficiaries of EU’s GSP Plus Scheme.

Source: The Express Tribune February 20, 2018 16:52 UTC