Pakistan–Germany Parliamentary Friendship Group Meets German Ambassador to Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, Islamabad
The Pakistan–Germany Parliamentary Friendship Group (PFG), led by its Convener, Honourable Syed Ghulam Mustafa Shah, Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, held a meeting with the German Ambassador at Parliament House, Islamabad, to discuss enhanced parliamentary engagement and bilateral cooperation.
The meeting was attended by MNAs Mohammad Ilyas Choudhary, Mohammad Riaz Fatyana, Dr. Shahida Rehmani and Ms. Natasha Daultana.
Welcoming the Ambassador, the Deputy Speaker reaffirmed the longstanding friendly relations between Pakistan and Germany, highlighting the significance of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2026. He emphasised strengthening parliamentary exchanges and expressed hope for the establishment of a counterpart Friendship Group in the German Bundestag.
The Ambassador appreciated Pakistan’s commitment to parliamentary diplomacy and reaffirmed Germany’s cooperation in development, climate change, renewable energy, vocational training and skills development.
Both sides discussed expanding trade and investment, addressing export-related challenges and the importance of GSP+ in facilitating Pakistan’s access to European markets. They also explored opportunities for academic collaboration, scholarships, people-to-people exchanges, women’s empowerment and entrepreneurship.
The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to strengthening parliamentary linkages and advancing mutually beneficial cooperation across key sectors.
