Expansion of trade, investment discussed with German envoy

Pakistan and Germany have considered steps to deepen commercial ties, including easing export hurdles tied to the GSP+ arrangement and widening Pakistan’s entry to European markets, Business Recorder reported. The discussion took place at Parliament House, where the Pakistan, Germany Parliamentary Friendship Group, headed by National Assembly Deputy Speaker Syed Ghulam Mustafa Shah, met German Ambassador Ina Lepel.

The participants also discussed closer legislative contacts, with Shah expressing hope that Germany’s Bundestag would form a corresponding friendship group. Lepel voiced Germany’s readiness to work with Pakistan on skills training, climate initiatives, clean energy and development, while both sides considered academic links, scholarships, exchanges between people, women’s empowerment and entrepreneurship.

The meeting comes as the two countries mark 75 years of diplomatic relations in 2026. Participants agreed to pursue stronger parliamentary connections and broader cooperation, although the report gave no specific trade targets or investment commitments.