President Asif Ali Zardari left for Germany on Thursday on a three-day visit intended to strengthen bilateral ties, as Pakistan and Germany prepare to mark the 75th anniversary of their diplomatic relations.
A spokesperson for the President’s House said in a post on X that Zardari was visiting Berlin at the invitation of German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier. The statement called the trip highly significant, saying it would be the first visit to Germany by a Pakistani head of state in 23 years.
Talks to focus on economic and trade ties
During the visit, Zardari will meet Steinmeier as well as senior German leaders and business figures. The discussions will centre on bilateral relations, with particular attention to economic and trade cooperation.
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The trip is part of high-level exchanges between the two countries and carries special weight in the context of the anniversary being commemorated this year.
Visit expected to open new avenues for cooperation
According to the statement, the visit will help open new avenues for strengthening relations and enhancing mutual cooperation across various sectors. It will also mark an important milestone in consolidating long-standing historical ties between Pakistan and Germany.
