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Ambassador @rahimhayat met with the Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee (AFET) of the European Parliament, Mr. David McAllister @davidmcallister. Views were exchanged on evolving geopolitical developments and Pakistan–EU relations, with particular focus on strengthening parliamentary cooperation and deepening trade relations. @ForeignOfficePk @MoIB_Official @EP_ForeignAff @europarl_en

𝑭𝑹𝑶𝑴 𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑨𝑹𝑪𝑯𝑰𝑽𝑬𝑺 H.E. Ambassador Riaz Piracha (1924–2011) was a prominent Pakistani diplomat who served as the Ambassador of Pakistan to Belgium, Luxembourg and the EEC from October 1968 to October 1970. In his illustrious diplomatic career, H.E. Riaz Piracha held several high-ranking positions, including serving as Ambassador to Afghanistan and High Commissioner to India. His distinguished career culminated in his rise to the highest position in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; he served as Pakistan's Foreign Secretary from 1980 to 1982. During his tenure, H.E. Ambassador Riaz Piracha focused on expanding Pakistan's economic footprint in Europe. In this regard, he signed the agreement for preferential *Trade in Handicraft Products:* H.E. Ambassador Riaz Piracha strengthened Pak-EEC Relations, ensuring that Pakistan remained deeply integrated with the emerging European economic structure during the EEC's formative years. Today we mark the commendable services of H.E. Ambassador Riaz Piracha. @ForeignOfficePk @PkPublicDiplo @MoIB_Official @epwing_official @rahimhayat

Second Secretary @PakinBrussels, Ms. Hadeeqa Qureshi @HadeeqaQ1 delivered Pakistan's statement at the 9th Meeting of the Global Alliance for the Implementation of Two State Solution, in Brussels, on 20 April 2026. @ForeignOfficePk @MoIB_Official @epwing_official @rahimhayat

Amb @rahimhayat hosted a warm farewell for Ms. Paola Pampaloni @PAMPALONIPAOLA , recognizing her contributions to Pakistan–EU relations. In her decade of leadership at the EEAS, she has played a pivotal role in strengthening Pakistan–EU ties reflected in the institutionalization of the Strategic Engagement Plan (2019), multiple rounds of Strategic Dialogue, and Joint Commission meetings. The Embassy deeply values her contributions and wishes her every success in her future endeavors. @ForeignOfficePk @eu_eeas

𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 Ambassador Abdur Rahman Khan (1962–1967) 🇵🇰🇧🇪 — a distinguished diplomat and one of the early architects of Pakistan’s outreach in Europe. Serving in Brussels at a formative time, he played a pioneering role in establishing Pakistan’s diplomatic presence and strengthening ties with Belgium and the wider European community. His tenure was marked by landmark agreements: * In 1962, he forged Pakistan’s first formal diplomatic links with the European Economic Community (EEC), laying the foundation of today’s Pakistan–EU partnership. * Benelux–Pakistan Seaman’s Book Agreement, facilitating maritime cooperation and mobility of Pakistani maritime workers within Benelux. As distinguished career diplomat, he had earlier also served as Pakistan's Ambassador to Afghanistan (1959-1962). Ambassador Khan fostered political goodwill, promoted economic engagement, and highlighted Pakistan’s rich cultural identity, strengthening people-to-people connections between Pakistan Belgium & EEC. 🤝🌍 #DiplomaticHistory @ForeignOfficePk @MoIB_Official @PkPublicDiplo @rahimhayat

🚨 Pakistan’s Foreign Secretary: Amina Baloch She is the 33rd Foreign Secretary of Pakistan and only the second woman to hold this top diplomatic post after Tehmina Janjua. A senior Grade-22 officer, Amina Baloch joined the Foreign Service in 1991. She holds a Master’s in History from Quaid-i-Azam University and an MBA from Singapore. Proud moment for Pakistan’s diplomacy

Pakistan navy evacuates 18 merchant ship crew after distress call reut.rs/4e9HVME reut.rs/4e9HVME

Just landed in Belgium. Handed over my Pakistani passport for immigration, and the officer smiled warmly, looked at me and said. "You're a global peacemaker, we're proud of you." Made my day 🇵🇰 🇵🇰

𝐹𝓇𝑜𝓂 𝓉𝒽𝑒 𝒜𝓇𝒸𝒽𝒾𝓋𝑒𝓈 Pakistan's Second Ambassador to Belgium: H.E. Habibur Rahman A member of the early cohort of the Foreign Service of Pakistan, H.E. Habibur Rahman enjoyed an illustrious career as a Diplomat and technocrat. He served as Pakistan's second Ambassador to Belgium (1956-1958), after serving as Pakistan's High Commissioner to Australia and New Zealand (1953-1955). The diplomatic efforts during his tenure were focused on formalizing the legal and economic framework post-independence, and integrating Pakistan into the post-WWII international system alongside Belgium. His work was part of a broader"forward-looking" strategy to move beyond basic diplomatic recognition into a multifaceted partnership. In this regard, following major agreements were signed/implemented during his tenure: - Early frameworks for "people-to-people" linkages were established during this period. These paved the way for the later formal Cultural Exchange Programmes that remain a backbone of the relationship today. - Treaty for Extradition of Prisoners: This established the mutual legal basis for the exchange of prisoners between the two nations. - Cultural and Educational Exchanges: Early frameworks for "people-to-people" linkages were established during this period. These paved the way for the later formal Cultural Exchange Programmes that remain a staple of the relationship today. - Economic Cooperation: His mission prioritised Belgian investment in Pakistan's nascent industrial sector. He focused on "fostering mutual interest" as defined in the 1947 Joint Communiqué, which led to the expansion of trade missions in both Brussels and Karachi. H.E. Habibur Rehman also served as Minister for Education, Information and Broadcasting and Minority Affairs (October 29, 1958 - February 17, 1960). Today we celebrate his illustrious career. @ForeignOfficePk @MoIB_Official @PkPublicDiplo

The Embassy bade farewell to First Secretary Muhammad Adeel, following the completion of his tenure at the Embassy. On the occasion, Ambassador @rahimhayat commended his dedication, professionalism, and valuable contributions to public service. First Secretary @adeel_muhammad, who is both a scientist and diplomat by training and practice, did an admirable job at furthering 🇵🇰’s relations with 🇪🇺 🇧🇪 & 🇱🇺, especially in the domain of knowledge partnerships, student mobility, and science/technology diplomacy. He engaged proactively with the @EU_Commission and other EU institutions to mature several deliverables across multiple domains. The Embassy wishes him every success in his future endeavors. @ForeignOfficePk @MoIB_Official

23 March is truly a special day - marking both Pakistan Day and Nordic Day! To celebrate this unique occasion, the Nordic Embassies in Pakistan - Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Finland - came together to share a joint message of friendship and partnership 🇵🇰🇩🇰🇸🇪🇳🇴🇫🇮🇮🇸🇬🇱🇫🇴🇦🇽

Ambassador @rahimhayat met Member of European Parliament, Mr. Marc Botenga @BotengaM. Their discussion covered matters of common interest, including: - significance of continuation of GSP+ scheme - deepening of Pak-EU Parliamentary engagement - global and regional security situation @ForeignOfficePk @MoIB_Official

In a few years, Hollywood will make a movie called ‘Escape from the Strait of Hormuz,’ in which a US Marine fighting through the conflict helps an Iranian girl who dreams of becoming a scientist escape the constraints of her society, start a new life in the United States, and discover her identity as a lesbian.

This year’s 23rd March National Day will be observed with simplicity at all Pakistan’s Missions abroad, limited to the traditional flag-hoisting ceremony. In the light of Prime Minister’s announced austerity measures, and as a mark of solidarity with the countries and peoples of the Middle East and the wider region affected by the ongoing conflict and the tragic loss of innocent lives, National Day receptions will not be held this year. Pakistan hopes that dialogue and diplomacy will prevail, and that peace, stability and prosperity will soon return to the entire region and beyond.

Video statement by Commercial Attaché Ms. Sidra Munaf @Sidra_munaf of @PakinBrussels on the occasion of International Women’s Day, being celebrated today. #WomenEmpowerment #InternationalWomensDay @rahimhayat @ForeignOfficePk @mincompk

On the occasion of International Women’s Day, a video statement by Second Secretary, Ms.Hadeeqa Qureshi @HadeeqaQ1 of @PakinBrussels honoring the courage and bravery of women. #WomenEmpowerment #InternationalWomensDay2026 @rahimhayat @ForeignOfficePk

@clashreport Just imagine behind every image is a mother, a child, a home, a life. Tehran or anywhere human suffering has no nationality. God help them all. 😢

While all hell unleashed ovr #Tehran & #Iran pl.spare a prayer fr @AmbMudassir & his team of dedicated offrs performing their duties in @PakinIran @pakinmashad & @PakinZahidan keeping flag flying & aiding Pakistanis.May Allah protect them & ppl of Iran & region @ForeignOfficePk

DPM/FM Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 received a call from FM of Iran, Seyed Abbas Araghchi. They reviewed the evolving situation in Iran and the wider region. DPM/FM strongly condemned the unwarranted attacks against Iran and called for an immediate halt to escalation through urgent resumption of diplomacy to achieve a peaceful, negotiated resolution to the crisis.