ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari departed for Germany on Thursday for a three-day visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations as Pakistan and Germany prepare to mark the 75th anniversary of their diplomatic ties.
According to a post on X by a spokesperson for the President’s House, Zardari is visiting Berlin at the invitation of German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier.
The statement described the visit as significant, noting that Zardari would be the first Pakistani head of state to visit Germany in 23 years.
Economic and Trade Cooperation on Agenda
During the visit, President Zardari will meet his German counterpart, senior officials and business leaders to discuss bilateral relations.
The talks will focus particularly on expanding economic and trade cooperation between the two countries.
The visit forms part of ongoing high-level exchanges between Pakistan and Germany. It also coincides with the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations, which the two countries are commemorating this year.
According to the President’s House, the visit is expected to open new avenues for strengthening bilateral ties and expanding cooperation across various sectors.
The statement added that the trip would mark an important milestone in consolidating the longstanding relations between Pakistan and Germany.
