Mr. Salman Sharif, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to the Federal Republic of Germany, officially presented his Letters of Credence to His Excellency Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Federal President of the Federal Republic of Germany, today.
During the formal ceremony held at the Office of the President, Ambassador Sharif conveyed warm greetings and best wishes to President Steinmeier on behalf of the President, the Prime Minister, and the people of Pakistan. The Ambassador expressed a firm commitment of the Pakistani leadership to further strengthen bilateral relations with Germany, with a special focus on enhancing trade, investment, technological cooperation, energy partnerships, and green transition initiatives.
In this regard, Ambassador Sharif emphasised the significance of the upcoming visit of President Asif Ali Zardari to Germany, which would be taking place at a time when both countries are celebrating the 75th anniversary of the establishment of their diplomatic relations.
The German President welcomed Ambassador Sharif to Berlin and extended his best wishes for a successful diplomatic assignment.
While reaffirming the Federal Republic of Germany's desire to deepen its multifaceted cooperation with Pakistan in the years ahead, the President stated that he was looking forward to welcoming the President of Pakistan to Germany for an official visit later this week. He also lauded Pakistan’s crucial role in regional peace efforts.
