Czech-chaired EU-Pakistan summit promises Islamabad millions in aid

Meanwhile at a landmark EU-Pakistan summit this Wednesday, chaired by Czech president Václav Klaus, the EU pledged some 124 million euros worth of aid to Pakistan. According to head of the European Commission Jose Manuel Barroso, 72 million euros have been earmarked for humanitarian aid, while the rest will be spent on tackling Islamic fundamentalism. After meeting his Pakistani counterpart, Asif Ali Zardari, Czech President Vaclav Klaus said the talks had proved ‘very important, though not easy’. Mr Klaus added that he was ‘optimistic’ about the path that Pakistan was taking under the governance of Mr Zardari.

Author: Rosie Johnston