BERLIN, Oct 19 (APP):Pakistan’s Ambassador to Germany, Salman Sharif, formally presented his Letters of Credence to German Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Monday, marking the official commencement of his diplomatic assignment in Berlin.
During the ceremony held at the Office of the German President, Ambassador Sharif conveyed warm greetings and best wishes from Pakistan’s president, prime minister and people to President Steinmeier.
The ambassador reaffirmed the Pakistani leadership’s commitment to further strengthening bilateral relations with Germany, emphasising the importance of expanding cooperation in trade, investment, technology, energy and green transition initiatives.
He also highlighted the significance of the upcoming visit of President Asif Ali Zardari to Germany, which coincides with the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. The visit is expected to provide an opportunity to deepen engagement and explore new avenues of cooperation in areas of mutual interest.
President Steinmeier welcomed Ambassador Sharif to Berlin and extended his best wishes for a successful diplomatic tenure. He reaffirmed Germany’s desire to strengthen its multifaceted cooperation with Pakistan in the coming years.
The German president also expressed his anticipation of welcoming President Zardari to Germany for an official visit later this week and acknowledged Pakistan’s important role in regional peace efforts.
The diplomatic engagement reflects the longstanding ties between Pakistan and Germany and the two countries’ shared interest in broadening cooperation across economic, technological and environmental sectors as they mark 75 years of diplomatic relations.
Source: APP (Associated Press of Pakistan)
