German Chancellor phones PM Imran, stresses importance of deepening bilateral relations
Merkel invited Imran Khan to visit Germany at his earliest convenience which was accepted by him
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – German Chancellor Dr Angela Merkel on Monday telephoned Prime Minister Imran Khan and felicitated him on assuming office.
During the telephonic conversation, she emphasized the importance of deepening bilateral relations between Germany and Pakistan.
Merkel further expressed the desire to expand cooperation in diverse fields and work together on issues of mutual interest at the regional and global levels.
On the occasion, PM Imran Khan Prime thanked the German chancellor for her call and expressed the desire for further enhancing bilateral relations with Germany into a mutually beneficial, broad-based and long-term partnership.
He said that Germany was the biggest trading partner of Pakistan in Europe and there was a substantial potential for cooperation in the spheres of energy and automobile sectors, and investment in hydroelectric power generation.
Imran Khan went on to say that cooperation between Pakistan and Germany should be encouraged in energy, wind power and auto-mobile sector.
The prime minister also briefed the German chancellor on the regional situation, especially the importance of a peaceful settlement in Afghanistan and relations with India.
He underscored the need for resumption of comprehensive dialogue with India to address all outstanding issues.
Chancellor Merkel invited Imran Khan to visit Germany at his earliest convenience which was accepted by him.
