The Council of the European Union's Asia-Oceania Working Party (COASI) is scheduled to meet on 2 July 2026, according to a notice of meeting and provisional agenda published on 1 July. The meeting will address the EU Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime, matters related to Pakistan, and future agenda planning.
The working party, which prepares decisions on EU relations with Asia and Oceania, will first adopt its agenda before moving to a discussion on the EU Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime. This regime, established in 2020, allows the EU to impose asset freezes and travel bans on individuals and entities responsible for serious human rights violations. The discussion may lead to new designations or policy adjustments.
A separate agenda item covers deliberations on Pakistan, potentially touching on bilateral relations, trade, or regional security. The meeting also includes an "any other business" (AOB) segment for issues raised by participants, followed by planning of the COASI agenda for future meetings.
The meeting could shape EU foreign policy towards human rights violators and influence EU-Pakistan relations. Outcomes may lead to new Council decisions or conclusions on sanctions. No prior coverage of this specific meeting exists in the available record.