برلن، جرمنی: صدرِ مملکت آصف علی زرداری جرمن صدر کی دعوت پر سرکاری دورے کی تکمیل کے بعد جرمنی سے وطن واپسی کے لیے روانہ۔ صدر کو برلن ائرپورٹ سے اعلیٰ جرمن حکام اور سفیرِ پاکستان نے الوداع کیا۔ صدرِ مملکت آصف علی زرداری کا دو دہائیوں سے زائد عرصے کے تعطل کے بعد جرمنی کا دورہ دونوں ممالک کے دوطرفہ تعلقات میں ایک اہم پیش رفت ہے۔ صدرِ مملکت کا تاریخی دورہ جرمنی دونوں ممالک کے درمیان سفارتی تعلقات کے قیام کے 75 سال مکمل ہونے کی تقریبات کے تناظر میں خصوصی اہمیت کا حامل ہے۔ صدرِ مملکت آصف علی زرداری اور جرمن صدر کی اعلیٰ سطحی ملاقاتیں دوطرفہ تعلقات کو مزید وسعت دینے کے مشترکہ عزم کی عکاس ہیں۔ اس دورے سے دونوں ممالک کے درمیان خیرسگالی اور روابط کو مزید فروغ دینے کی راہیں ہموار ہوں گی۔ جرمنی کی اعلیٰ قیادت کی پرتپاک میزبانی اور صدرِ مملکت کا کامیاب دورہ دونوں ممالک کے درمیان تعاون کے نئے امکانات کا عکاس ہے۔

President Zardari Calls for Absorption of Research & Development, Smart Solutions to drive Infrastructure Overhaul & Improved Public-Centric Services* Berlin:President Asif Ali Zardari has reiterated for adoption of research based technogically driven solutions to visibly improve health services in Pakistan. Talking to Siemens health company executives, the President stated that Pakistan highly values German industrial, technological and infrastructural support by organisations like Siemens health division that has physical presence in Pakistan for many decades with over 100 employees in three major cities of Pakistan including Karachi. Siemens' Executive Vice President Daniel Frisch and Veronika Pfister, head of Siemens government affairs, called on the President in Berlin today. The Siemens delegation told the President that their representatives will soon visit Pakistan to sign MoUs with their partners in capacity building and technological domains in the health industry of Pakistan. The delegation told the President that the technological infrastructure cooperation of the company extends to cancer, stroke and other diseases. The President noted with satisfaction that long-awaited mutual desire of expanded and augmented bilateral partnership between Pakistan and Germany has been mutually affirmed in bilateral meeting with President Frank-Walter Steinmeier of Germany yesterday. President Zardari highly appreciated Siemens' productive presence in Pakistan since last more than two decades. President Asif Ali Zardari viewed that affordable, yet qualified and highly standardised health service delivery, stays fundamental to enable each and every citizen to realise unhindered potential. We strive for broadened and all-inclusive provision of quality healthcare, particularly for poverty-stricken people in remote areas, President Zardari said. Executive Vice President Siemens acknowledged the difference witnessed as a positive outcome of the Sindh Health Department's rationally networked steps. He briefed the President on the accomplishments and support his organisation has brought in Pakistan. The Executive Vice President Siemens expressed his readiness and desire to enhance existing support through innovative solutions and technological applications for strengthening existing healthcare infrastructure of Pakistan. President Asif Ali Zardari encouraged the eagerness of Siemens to further deepen its collaboration in Pakistan. He also suggested to diversify Siemens' investment, considering its internationally established competencies, across other social and industrial sectors of Pakistan. President Asif Zardari assured fullest institutional cooperation in this regard through the Platform of Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC). Chief Minister Sindh Murad Ali Shah, Senator Saleem Mandviwallah, Sindh Provincial ministers Sharjeel Memon, Jam Khan Shoro, and Ambassador of Pakistan to Germany Salman Sharif were present during the meeting.

2/2 President Zardari invited German President to Pakistan who responded by saying he will consider to visit Pakistan at an appropriate time. Both the Presidents had delegation level talks after one-on-one meeting. Chief Minister Sindh Murad Ali Shah, and Sindh Provincial ministers Sharjeel Memon, Jam Khan Shoro, Senator Saleem Mandviwallah and Pakistan's Ambassador to Germany Salman Sharif were part of Pakistan delegation. Earlier the President was given a Guard of Honour at the German Ministry of Defence with the German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier present on the occasion. ——-

1/2 President Zardari Stresses for Holistic Expansion of Bilateral Cooperation towards Robust Constructive Partnership between Pakistan and Germany* President Asif Ali Zardari has stressed on the imperative of realising available potential for expanding existing political, economic and defence cooperation between Pakistan and Germany with greater focus on economy and trade, emerging technologies, climate resilience, skills development, people-to-people and cultural exchanges during meeting with Federal President of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier in Berlin today. President Zardari thanked President Steinmeier for his invitation and the warm hospitality extended to him and his delegation. He said the visit reflected Pakistan's commitment to deepening its longstanding cordial, friendly relations with Germany and readiness to translate existing relations into a more stronger, robust and mutually beneficial partnership through sustained constructive engagement. The President noted with profound appreciation that this landmark visit is now taking place after 23 years defining a significant chapter in bilateral relations as the two countries commemorate 75 years of establishment of diplomatic relations this year. He stated that Pakistan highly values Germany as a major European partner, and greatly admires German support towards women empowerment, social protection and human development. President Asif Ali Zardari stated that Pakistan stands prepared for expanding bilateral cooperation beyond traditional areas into innovative and mutually beneficial collaboration with Germany in scientific development, healthcare and education, vocational training and technological advancement, trade and investment, agriculture, commerce and industry, and climate resilience through enhanced government-to-government, business-to-business, and experts level interactions. President Asif Ali Zardari expressed his gratitude to President Frank-Walter Steinmeier for German acknowledgement of Pakistan’s sincere mediation role in US-Iran conflict. He stated that Pakistan views resolution of conflicts through sustained dialogue and constructive negotiations for the sake of regional as well as global peace and stability. German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier warmly welcomed President Zardari’s visit to Germany on the momentous occasion of 75th anniversary of the establishment of the diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Germany this year. He also extended his condolences on the tragic death of children during school roof collapse in Peshawar recently. The German President expressed the hope that Pakistan and Germany will continue to engage with reinforced efforts in the business and trade fields for promotion of bilateral business, education collaboration and technological cooperation. The German President praised Pakistan’s rising diplomatic profile in resolving regional and global disputes. President Frank-Walter Steinmeier appreciated Pakistan's government for facilitating the verification of 500 Afghans destined to be repatriated to Germany. He also appreciated Pakistan’s humanitarian assistance to millions of Afghans during the last more than four decades. Both the Presidents discussed the challenges related to Afghanistan. President Asif Zardari apprised that Pakistan has no conflict with Afghan people but said Pakistan will not allow terrorists to use Afghan soil to attack our citizens and violate our sovereignty. Responding to the German President's significant interest, President Zardari said Makkah Defence Pact is aimed at ensuring regional security and provides regional security alternative to regional conflicts, and is not directed against any specific country. ——-

صدر مملکت آصف علی زرداری آج جرمنی کے سرکاری دورے پر برلن روانہ ہوں گے. صدر مملکت یہ دورہ جرمنی کے صدر فرینک والٹر شٹائن مائر کی دعوت پر کر رہے ہیں۔ صدر آصف علی زرداری کا دورہ جرمنی انتہائی اہمیت کا حامل ہے۔گزشتہ 23 سالوں بعد کسی بھی پاکستانی سربراہ مملکت کا یہ پہلا دورہ جرمنی ہوگا۔ اس برس دونوں ممالک اپنے سفارتی تعلقات کے قیام کی 75 ویں سالگرہ بھی منا رہے ہیں۔ اس حوالے سے جرمنی کے صدر کی صدر مملکت کو جرمنی کے دورے کی خصوصی دعوت نمایاں حیثیت رکھتی ہے۔ صدرمملکت دورہ جرمنی کے دوران ایک اعلیٰ سطحی وفد کے ہمراہ، جرمنی کے صدر اور اعلی جرمن حکومتی عہدیداران سے ملاقات کریں گے۔ ملاقاتوں کے دوران دوطرفہ تعلقات، علاقائی اور عالمی صورتحال، معاشی اور تجارتی تعاون کے فروغ پر تبادلہ خیال کیا جائے گا۔ صدر آصف علی زرداری کا دورہ جرمنی دوطرفہ تعلقات اور مختلف شعبوں میں باہمی اشتراک کے فروغ کو نئی جہت دینے کی جانب معاون ثابت ہو گا. صدر آصف زرداری کا دورہ جرمنی پاکستان اور جرمنی کے مابین موجود دوطرفہ تاریخی تعلقات کو مزید مستحکم کرنے کی جانب اہم سنگ میل ہو گا۔

صدر مملکت کی جرمنی روانگی لاہور: صدر مملکت آصف علی زرداری لاہور سے جرمنی کے لیے روانہ ہو گئے۔ لاہور: گورنر پنجاب سردار سلیم حیدر خان نے ایئرپورٹ پر صدر مملکت کو الوداع کہا۔

President calls for further strengthening of Pakistan-Germany relations President Asif Ali Zardari has called for further strengthening Pakistan-Germany relations, particularly in trade and investment, development cooperation, defence, skilled labour mobility and business-to-business engagement. The President expressed these views during a meeting with Ambassador-designate of Pakistan to Germany, Mr. Salman Sharif, at Aiwan-e-Sadr. He said Pakistan attaches great importance to its longstanding relations with Germany and looks forward to making the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2026 a meaningful opportunity to deepen bilateral cooperation. The President stressed the need to increase bilateral trade and business engagement, noting that Germany is Pakistan’s largest export destination in the EU. The President also called for continued defence cooperation, early favourable consideration of Pakistan’s pending requests and greater cooperation on skilled labour mobility. The President recalled Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif’s invitation to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to visit Pakistan and expressed the hope that the visit would take place at a mutually convenient date. The President congratulated Mr. Salman Sharif on his new assignment and expressed confidence that he would work towards further strengthening Pak-Germany relations. Senator Sherry Rehman, Senator Saleem Mandviwalla and former Federal Minister Syed Naveed Qamar were also present during the meeting. ———