Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari meets German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier during a three-day trip to Germany, as the two countries mark 75 years of diplomatic relations. Steinmeier praises Pakistan’s role in resolving regional and global disputes and for facilitating the verification of Afghans to be repatriated to Germany, according to coverage describing the Berlin meeting.
The talks also address Afghanistan-related challenges, with Pakistan reportedly emphasising it does not have conflict with the Afghan people but will not allow terrorists to use Afghan territory to attack Pakistan. Sources also note discussion of the Makkah defence pact between Pakistan, Turkiye and Saudi Arabia, characterised by Zardari as aimed at regional security and not directed at any specific country.
Several outlets frame the trip as part of broader high-level engagement and economic cooperation. Before the meeting, reporting highlights that Zardari plans talks with senior German leadership and business figures, with a particular focus on economic and trade links. One outlet also notes Pakistan’s mediation efforts in regional conflicts and a separate German plan to bring companies to Pakistan to connect local firms to European markets.
