EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas visits Islamabad bookstore

ISLAMABAD – European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas made a brief visit to one of Islamabad’s largest bookstores during her official trip to Pakistan, expressing admiration for the country’s literary landscape. In a statement shared during her visit, Kaja Kallas said she could not resist stopping at one of the capital’s most popular bookstores, which features a wide collection of works by both Pakistani and international authors. Taking to Instagram, Kaja Kallas shared her video of visit and wrote, “I couldn’t resist a quick stop at Islamabad’s largest bookstore, during my visit to Pakistan. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kaja Kallas (@kajakallas) This is one of the city’s most beloved bookstores, with works by international and Pakistani authors. What better way to discover a country than through its writers? And yes, I bought quite a few of them. I will travel back with a heavier luggage…,”. She described books as a meaningful way to understand a country’s culture, saying that discovering a nation through its writers offers a deeper perspective. “What better way to discover a country than through its writers?” she remarked. Kallas also noted that she purchased several books during her visit, adding that she would be returning with heavier luggage due to her book selections. The EU official is currently on a visit to Pakistan as part of efforts to strengthen diplomatic and economic engagement between the European Union and Pakistan. Senate Chairman Gilani holds informal discussion with Kaja Kallas