ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that Pakistan values its longstanding relation with Germany and considers latter as its major partner in Europe.

Speaking to delegation of German businessmen led by Chairman Board of Directors of German NGO Global Bridges Hans Elbert, PM Shehbaz invited German investors to take benefit of investment opportunities in Pakistan.

He said that Pakistan offers vast investment opportunities, expressing desire to further expand bilateral trade and investment between Pakistan and Germany.

He said that Pakistan is committed to increase cooperation with Germany in different sectors including industry, alternative energy, minerals, IT and agriculture. He said despite Pakistan's very low carbon emissions, it is among countries, most vulnerable to climate change.

He said that Pakistan wants to benefit from Germany's experience in alternative energy, climate change and agriculture and food security.

He said skills and capacity of Pakistani workforce are being enhanced through quality training so they can meet international standards abroad. Delegation expressed keen interest in investing in Pakistan's carbon credit market, climate change and agriculture sectors.

PM Shehbaz spoke in German language with delegation was well applauded by them. Ambassador of Germany to Pakistan Alfred Grannas was present on occasion.

Published in The Daily National Courier, May, 22 2024

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