Hope for the establishment of a Pakistan-Germany parliamentary friendship group in the German Bundestag, discussions on GSP Plus, renewable energy, technical training, and educational cooperation

Islamabad (Izhhar Khan Niazi) – Pakistan and Germany have expressed their commitment to further strengthen parliamentary relations, enhance bilateral trade and investment, and expand cooperation in various sectors. In this regard, a delegation led by the convener of the Pakistan-Germany Parliamentary Friendship Group and Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly Syed Ghulam Mustafa Shah met with German Ambassador Anke Leipl at the Parliament House in Islamabad. During the meeting on Wednesday, detailed discussions were held on promoting parliamentary relations between the two countries and matters of mutual interest. Members of the National Assembly Muhammad Ilyas Chaudhry, Muhammad Riaz Fatyana, Dr. Shahida Rahmani, and Natasha Daultana also participated in the meeting. Deputy Speaker Syed Ghulam Mustafa Shah welcomed the German ambassador and highlighted the longstanding friendly relations between Pakistan and Germany. He stated that the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries in 2026 underscores the importance of bilateral ties. He emphasized the need for exchanges of parliamentary delegations and strengthening mutual relations, expressing hope that an alternative group of the Pakistan-Germany Parliamentary Friendship Group would also be established in the German Bundestag. German Ambassador Anke Leipl praised Pakistan’s commitment to parliamentary diplomacy and assured cooperation from Germany in the areas of developmental cooperation, addressing climate change, renewable energy, technical education, and skills development. The meeting also discussed enhancing bilateral trade and investment, resolving issues faced by Pakistani exports, and the importance of GSP Plus in accessing European markets for Pakistani products. The parties reviewed the possibilities of cooperation between educational institutions, scholarships, public-level connections, empowering women, and promoting business activities. At the end of the meeting, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening parliamentary relations and advancing mutually beneficial cooperation in various sectors.