EU Ambassador to Pakistan, former EU Amb to South Africa, diplo advisor to President Tusk. See
@EUPakistan
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On Pakistan's 77th Independence day,the EU pays a special tribute to 🇵🇰’s vibrant diversity in the spirit of respect,unity and inclusion envisioned by the founder of nation. Once again 🇪🇺 Ambassador
@RKionka
joins 🇵🇰 musicians to perform a rendition inspired by the Qaumi Taranah.
Today 🇪🇺Ambassador
@RKionka
held her first meeting with Foreign Minister
@BBhuttoZardari
. Both discussed enhancing 🇪🇺-🇵🇰 bilateral relations, GSP+, regional stability, incl. the precarious situation in 🇦🇫 & 🇺🇦.
#EUPK60
#StrongerTogether
Deeply worried by reports of mishandling at
#BalochLongMarch2Islamabad
. Freedoms of expression, assembly and association guaranteed in arts 19, 21 & 22, resp, of the Int Covenant on Civ & and Pol Rights (ICCPR), a core measure of
#GSP
+ implementation. 🇵🇰 is party to the ICCPR.
Resolution on 🇵🇰 climate catastrophe, sponsored by 141 countries passed unanimously at
#UNGA
. 🇨🇳, 🇺🇸 & 🇷🇺 among co-sponsors , at a time of great geo-political divides we are particularly grateful for this unity. Thankful to
@antonioguterres
&
@UN_PGA
. Great work
@PakistanPR_UN
.
To clarify: This rollover is proposed so as to avoid a cliff edge at the end of 2023. It is unrelated to 🇵🇰’s performance or that of any other beneficiary country. 🇪🇺 Member States will decide soon. Monitoring will continue.
Alhamdolillah, I am pleased to share that the EU MEPs have decided to roll over the rules on the Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP) till 2027.
The European Council is expected to give its final approval for the extension of the current Scheme soon.
I take this opportunity
"The proposed extension of the EU’s global GSP regulation means that, for now, nothing changes. Pakistan will continue to benefit from the preferential access to the European Market. Pakistan’s obligations to maintain the status also remain the same."
⬇️Full statement by
@RKionka
It was a pleasure meeting European Union ambassador to Pakistan; Her Excellency Ambassador
@RKionka
during
#AJCONF
. I informed her about the increasing rights abuses in Balochistan and enforced disappearances. She listened carefully and assured me she would raise the issue with
On 75th 🇵🇰 Independence Day, 🇪🇺 Amb Dr Riina Kionka, plays Qaumi Tarana on trumpet, as special gesture of honour to 🇵🇰 on 14th August. 2022 marks 60 years of long standing 🇪🇺-🇵🇰 ties making both stronger together.
@rkionka
@foreignofficepk
@eu_eeas
#EUPAK60
#StrongerTogether
Statement of
@JosepBorrellF
on behalf of the EU 🇪🇺 on the general elections in Pakistan 🇵🇰, which took place on 8 February 2024
Read the full statement below 👇
On Pakistan's 76th Independence Day, the EU Ambassador
@RKionka
joins 🇵🇰 friends to pay a special tribute to Pakistan. This rendition is a celebration of the rich cultural diversity of Pakistan and the power of
#UnityinDiversity
.
Happy Independence Day, Pakistan.
Really happy to have bumped into PM
@Xavier_Bettel
of Luxembourg at Davos. Who has a special message for everyone about Pakistani Mangoes! I’ve been on a mission to prove our mangos are the best in the world. Happy to report the PM is a huge fan of our 🥭.
Celebrating the end of six months as Ambassador of the 🇪🇺
#EU
in 🇵🇰
#Pakistan
. A 🧵 with lessons, experiences, reflections.
First up: presenting credentials to President
@ArifAlvi
. Ceremony is much more festive than how we do it in Brussels, involves 🐴🐴s. 1/14
@EUPakistan
Disturbing reports out of
#Jaranwala
. The degree to which a society’s minorities feel safe, in 🇵🇰, in the 🇪🇺, around the 🌏, is a measure of respect for the rule of law, for tolerance of diversity, a core EU value. We call for restoring calm & order.
@EUPakistan
I am horrified to read of blatant threats against
@AbsaKomal
, a highly professional and reputable journalist. Freedom of the media, expression, information are core principles underpinning the 🇪🇺’s GSP+. Who ensures the safety of journalists?
@EUPakistan
Will the government do something about the radical group that's openly threatening journalists who are speaking out and reporting on the attack on the innocent Christian community in Sargodha??
Mohtarma: Your party’s identity and ideology is accusing & killing innocent people
Just like every Pakistani, Ambassador Henny de Vries is also very excited for the
#T20WorldCupFinal
today. She wishes all the best to
#TeamPakistan
!
Apart from excellent performance by
#GreenShirts
🇳🇱 also helped 🇵🇰 reach the final! So
#BringItHome
🇵🇰
Good and timely exchange with Chief Election Commissioner of 🇵🇰, Sikandar Sultan Raja. We agreed on the importance of
#elections
🗳 being transparent, in accordance with human rights and up to highest international standards, crucial for democracy to thrive!
@RKionka
#ExcitingNews
:🇵🇰 Pakistan (once again) secures the most
#ErasmusMundus
scholarships globally!👏
189 🇵🇰 students are awarded 🇪🇺
@EUErasmusPlus
scholarships this year, followed by India 🇮🇳(146), Mexico 🇲🇽(121), Bangladesh 🇧🇩(119), Nigeria 🇳🇬(97) & Brazil🇧🇷 (84). Congratulations 🇵🇰!
History was made today at
#COP27
in Sharm El-Sheikh as parties agreed to the establishment of a long-awaited loss and damage fund for assisting developing countries that are particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of climate change.
All of 🇵🇰 and indeed the 🌍 has been watching with trepidation tonight as heroic rescuers work to save the 8 in
#Battagram
. We can all breathe easier now, thankful to the professionals and volunteers alike who answered the call to serve.
@EUPakistan
Eid is a time to come together with family, friends, and neighbours. That's where the real fun begins, isn't it? Ambassador
@RKionka
is cooking something special for her guests. Have a look 👇
Wishing you a joyful Eid filled with happiness, good health, and prosperity
#EidMubarak
1/2 Persistent heavy rainfall and flooding across 🇵🇰—>devastating effects on millions. The 🇪🇺, together with its humanitarian partners, are providing: food and non-food items; shelter; safe 🚰 ; health care.
#FloodinPakistan
@EUPakistan
@eu_echo
@RaffaellaIodic2
Alhamdulillah, I am pleased to announce that Pakistan has reached a Staff-Level Agreement with the IMF on a nine-month US$3 billion Stand-By Arrangement. This Arrangement will help strengthen Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves, enable Pakistan to achieve economic stability, and
This morning I was lucky enough to visit the ancient fort at Altit, a feat of earthquake-proofed construction already 1000 years ago. But the surroundings…!
@EUPakistan
#GilgitBaltistan
یورپی یونین کی جانب سے پاکستان 🇵🇰 اور دنیا بھر کے مسلمانوں کو عید الاضحی مبارک!
We wish muslims in 🇵🇰 and 🌍Eid-ul-Adha Mubarak! Eid is a celebration of sacrifice, compassion and solidarity. Let us draw on our common humanity to build a better 🌎 for all.
Hello Boys, The Girls did it too 👏👏👏👏⭐️
Spinner Ghulam Fatima’s maiden 5 wicket haul coupled with half-centuries by Bismah Maroof , Sadaf Shams, helped 🇵🇰 women’s cricket team record a clean sweep in three-match series against Ireland at the Gaddafi Stadium.
@dawn_com
👇👇👇 “Burning the Quran or any other Holy Book is offensive, and disrespectful and a clear act of provocation. Manifestations of racism, xenophobia and related intolerance have no place in Europe.” Read more 👉
@EUPakistan
@SwedeninPK
@ForeignOfficePk
Congratulations 👏to Dr Riina Kionka on assuming position of Ambassador of 🇪🇺 to 🇵🇰 !
Dr Kionka presented her credentials to President Dr Alvi in Islamabad. Know Dr Riina Kionka 👇
🇪🇺 & 🇵🇰 also mark 60 yrs of strong ties in 2022. 🎉 🥳 🎆 🎈
#EUPK60
'Gilgit-Baltistan is the most beautiful area, enjoying immense potential to enhance soft image of 🇵🇰 worldwide through tourism',
@rkionka
at
#TourismSummit
by
@IslamabadCCI
in Skardu. The 🇪🇺 is committed to supporting tourism, education, trade & climate change initiatives in GB.
Thank you
@gilmour_wendy
for yesterday’s afternoon tea with women Heads of Mission in
#Pakistan
. It was your send-off from the group but let’s keep this ball rolling!
The end of a posting always involves excitement but also many poignant farewells; privileged to take part in one tonight for two of our departing 🇪🇺 ambassadors, 🇳🇱
@NLAmbPlomp
and 🇩🇰
@DKinPK
. Go well, Wouter and Lis, you will be missed!
#TeamEurope
@EUPakistan
Tired to the 🦴 but happy as a clam: 🇪🇺 Commissioner
@JanezLenarcic
came to show solidarity to 🇵🇰, saw the flood devastation, delivered more humanitarian assistance: 123 mil Euro from
#TeamEurope
for emergency relief. But I couldn’t let him leave without a selfie 🙂.
@EUPakistan
Making of the 'Pak Sar Zameen', a special tribute to 🇵🇰 on 76th Independence Day.
Thanks to the 🇵🇰 musicians, filmmakers, and production crew for the collaboration and fantastic team work.
#StrongerTogether
#UnityinDiversity
#Pakistan
We shot this video with
@Hamzathebhatti
before Ramadan as a curtain raiser for our series exploring 🇵🇰 and 🇪🇺 food during Holy Month. Stay tuned!
@EUPakistan
This Ramadan, I'm joining
@eudelegationpakistan
to explore food from 🇵🇰 & 🇪🇺, discover similarities and differences, and of-course, sustainability and environmental impact of our food!
But first, let's challenge EU Ambassador Dr.
@RKionka
to try our spices and street food.
Our handiwork this morning: the traditional Estonian way with onion skins; the yellow from turmeric; the blue from red cabbage. With some wooden Ukrainian
#pysanky
acquired from when
@AmbLepik
served in
#Ukraine
. Happy Easter to all who celebrate!
@EUPakistan
@UkrEmbPakistan
📣 1 day to
#Eurovillagepk
🥳 Ambassador
@RKionka
is all set to meet you tomorrow.
📅 Saturday, 29 October
⏲️ 3 pm
📍
@PNCAOfficial
Islamabad
Hosted by 🇪🇺 EU and Member States.
Visit join us to meet
#TeamEurope
enjoy🎙concert, food, exciting activities and gifts.
➡️ Free entry
🙏 to all who have written to ask about my and
@EUPakistan
colleagues’ wellbeing after last night’s
#earthquakeinpakistan
. We got back from the
#Swat
trip last night b4 the EQ. Our ❤️s go out to those who lost lives, were hurt or suffered property damage.
"The EU firmly condemns all acts of violence, including threats, against journalists for exercising their profession, whether perpetrated by states, organised groups or individuals. There must be no impunity for such crimes, no matter where they take place." 👇
@JosepBorrellF
The threats and online hate campaign against one of Pakistan’s most prominent television anchors illustrate the severity of intimidation and pressure faced by journalists in Pakistan,” said CPJ Asia Program Coordinator Beh Lih Yi .
#JournalismNotACrime
Big news! 🎉Pakistan🇵🇰 (once again) secures the most
#ErasmusMundus
scholarships globally! 👏With a whopping 192 talented Pakistani students, 🇵🇰 ranked highest in the 🌍followed by India 🇮🇳(174), Bangladesh 🇧🇩(140), Mexico 🇲🇽(118), Nigeria🇳🇬 (109). Congratulations!
@EUErasmusPlus
Saw
#Joyland
yesterday in Karachi. Remarkable film; intelligent, doesn’t shove the point down your throat, allows the audience to think and feel. I wish it the best at the competitions.
@SaimSadiq14
@EUPakistan
EU member states continue to provide assistance, via the
#EuCivilProtection
Mechanism, to help Pakistan face the ongoing flooding emergency.
Yesterday, a cargo of medicine, tents, surgical gloves, blankets and sleeping bags offered by Greece reached Islamabad. 🙏
🇬🇷🇪🇺🤝🇵🇰
Glad to share that we have scaled up our assistance for families affected by
#PakistanFloods
to €56 million. We'll continue to stand by the brave people of 🇵🇰 & extend our help & support. 🇩🇪🤝🇵🇰
🇪🇺🇵🇰 دوستی ٹرک پورے پاکستان میں سفر کرنےکے لیے تیار ہے ۔ہم 🇵🇰 کی مختلف ثقافتوں،ذائقوں کا تجربہ کرنےاور لاہور،کراچی، پشاور،راولپنڈی اورکوئٹہ میں لوگوں سے ملنےکے لیے بہت پرجوش ہیں.
🇵🇰🇪🇺
#DostiTruck
is set to travel across🇵🇰. We're excited to experience cultural diversity of 🇵🇰..1/2
#QuaidEAzam
Muhammad Ali Jinnah is one of the most inspiring leaders of Pakistan. He stood for an inclusive, democratic and pluralistic Pakistan, where everyone feels at home.
Happy birthday to the man of wisdom and courage!
@RKionka
#QuaidEAzamDay
#یوم_ولادت_بانی_پاکستان
On RSA’s abstention at
#UNGA
vote on Russia invading
#Ukraine
: “... we’re puzzled because RSA sees itself and is seen by the world as a country championing human rights, international law and the rule of law,” said
#EU
Amb
@RKionka
on
@ZArsg
;
#TeamEurope
Dr. Asad Majeed Khan, presently posted as Pakistan’s Ambassador to Belgium, the European Union and Luxembourg has been appointed as the new Foreign Secretary.
@asadmk17
Candid meetings with farmers in🍎orchard in Quetta & walk in tunnels for growing off season vegetables. Water scarcity is a big issue. New techniques can ⬆️ production.🇪🇺 Revival of Balochistan Water Resources Programme will stimulate sustainable🥬 food production
#EUGreenDeal
Pakistan 🇵🇰 exiting the FATF grey list is a vindication of our determined and sustained efforts over the years. I would like to congratulate our civil & military leadership as well as all institutions whose hard work led to today's success. Aap sab ko bohat bohat Mubarak :)
H.E. Dr Riina Kionka, the Ambassador of the European Union to Pakistan called on Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Mr. Miftah Ismail at Finance Division and discussed matters of mutual interest and cooperation including progress on GSP+.
Shocked by the attack on
@ImranKhanPTI
and his companions. Violence in any form is wrong and unacceptable, horrifying in a country with this sad history. We wish full recovery for all injured.
Exciting day in
#Chitral
as Her Excellency Ms
@RKionka
visited the
#AKRSP
supported
#techspace
! Inspiring to see female students in Garam Chashma engaging with technology & innovation. Empowering young minds to drive positive change in their communities.
#WomenInSTEM
#technology
Deeply regretting t/passing of 🇷🇴 Ambassador in Pakistan, H.E. Niculaie Goia. Romanian diplomacy has lost a true professional, highly valued by RO MFA, as well as by PK partners & t/entire diplomatic community. Condolences to his family&close ones.
Pleasure to meet
@JawadSohrab
, Special Assistant to PM
@CMShehbaz
to talk about 🇵🇰’s economic and political context incl investment climate and other concerns of 🇪🇺 business.
@EUPakistan
I myself am a child of refugees. Today’s visit was educational, inspiring and poignant: hope for a better future is a universal human quality.
@EUPakistan
🇪🇺 Visiting an Afghan refugee village in Haripur 🇵🇰 today as chair of
#SSARCoreGroup
📌 Important hear from the community about the impact of decades of displacement on their lives, their hopes💫 for the future and what is needed to help them pursue durable solutions
#TeamEurope
I'm happy to share that 🇩🇪 has once again scaled up its support for
#FloodsInPakistan
by another €10million! This totals our assistance to over €60million & will help deal with the staggering devastation. We'll continue to stand by our 🇵🇰 friends in these difficult times.🇩🇪🤝🇵🇰