Zardari to visit Germany from Oct 22 to 24 to discuss bilateral ties

Zardari to visit Germany from Oct 22 to 24 to discuss bilateral ties
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Summary President Asif Ali Zardari will visit Germany from October 22 to 24 for talks on bilateral ties, economic cooperation and trade as Pakistan and Germany mark 75 years of diplomatic relations.

ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – President Asif Ali Zardari will visit Germany from October 22 to 24 to discuss bilateral relations as Pakistan and Germany prepare to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of their diplomatic ties.

In a statement issued on Thursday, the Foreign Office (FO) said the president’s visit was part of high-level exchanges between Pakistan and Germany.

The Foreign Office said the visit held special significance as the two countries were commemorating 75 years of diplomatic relations this year. It added that the visit reflected the commitment of both countries to further strengthening their partnership.

During his visit, President Zardari will hold meetings with his German counterpart, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, as well as senior German officials and business leaders. According to the Foreign Office, discussions will focus particularly on strengthening economic and trade cooperation between the two countries.

Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah is also expected to accompany the president during the visit. The matter was discussed during a meeting between Murad Ali Shah and German Consul General Thomas E. Schultze.

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