{"id":130337,"date":"2026-07-30T00:02:32","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T19:02:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nationaltimes.pk\/eng\/?p=130337"},"modified":"2026-07-30T00:02:32","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T19:02:32","slug":"from-the-archives-ambassador-shafkat-saeed-2008-2009","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nationaltimes.pk\/eng\/2026\/130337\/","title":{"rendered":"From the Archives: Ambassador Shafkat Saeed (2008\u20132009)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Brussels (National Times) The Embassy pays tribute to former Ambassador Mr. Shafkat Saeed, recalling his commendable services in advancing Pakistan\u2019s relations with Belgium, Luxembourg, and the European Union.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During his tenure in Brussels, Ambassador Saeed was instrumental in convening of the first Pakistan\u2013EU Summit on 17 June 2009, a landmark event that elevated political engagement between Pakistan and the European Union. He also made valuable contributions to Pakistan&#8217;s economic diplomacy with the European Union, supporting efforts to expand market access for Pakistani exports and to further deepen Pakistan\u2013EU trade and economic cooperation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ambassador Saeed played an important role in advancing institutional engagement between Pakistan and the European Union, including through efforts that contributed to the revitalization of the EU\u2013Pakistan Joint Commission, an important mechanism for bilateral cooperation. The Joint Commission continues to remain a significant bilateral mechanism between EU and Pakistan, with its 15th session held last year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over the course of his distinguished diplomatic career, Ambassador Saeed represented Pakistan as High Commissioner to South Africa (1997\u20132001), Ambassador to Kuwait (2001-2003), Iran (2006-2008) and France (2009-2013) making significant contributions to Pakistan&#8217;s bilateral relations and international engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ambassador Shafkat Saeed&#8217;s professionalism and services continue to inspire us today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Brussels (National Times) The Embassy pays tribute to former Ambassador Mr. Shafkat Saeed, recalling his commendable services in advancing Pakistan\u2019s relations with Belgium, Luxembourg, and the European Union. 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