Pakistan highly values economic and trade ties with Germany: Miftah

Islamabad: Ambassador of Germany Alfred Grannas called on Minister for Finance and Revenue Miftah Ismail at Finance Division in Islamabad on Wednesday.

The Finance Minister welcomed Alfred Grannas and congratulated him on joining his Mission in Pakistan.

The Finance Minister highlighted bilateral relations and level of development in these relations between Pakistan and Germany. It was shared that Pakistan highly values its bilateral ties with the Germany including trade and economic relations.

The Finance Minister also apprised the German Ambassador about the economic policies of the present government aiming at promotion of trade and investment. He further informed about the devastation caused by the recent floods in Pakistan and losses to the economy of Pakistan.

Ambassador of Germany thanked the Finance Minister and expressed keen interest in enhancing and strengthening bilateral relations between both the countries especially economic and trade relations.

The Ambassador also expressed sympathy on the loss of lives and devastation caused by recent floods in Pakistan. He further extended his country’s full support for flood relief to Pakistan.     

Both sides discussed matters of mutual interest and cooperation and stressed for enhancing these relations.