ISLAMABAD: Germany and Pakistan have successfully concluded their Strategic Dialogue on Development Cooperation in Islamabad, reaffirming their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation in sustainable development.
The high-level delegations were led by the Deputy Director General for Asia and Latin America at Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the Secretary of MEA, Pakistan.
During the discussions, both sides reviewed bilateral development projects and cooperation in key areas, including climate and energy, adaptive social protection, sustainable economic development and skills development.
The engagement also included visits to project sites and the inaugural German-Pakistani Business Dialogue, providing further opportunities to strengthen cooperation between the two countries.
The discussions highlighted Germany’s continued support for Pakistan’s sustainable development priorities and the importance of strengthening bilateral partnerships across various sectors.
The conclusion of the Strategic Dialogue has also formally laid the foundation for negotiations between Germany and Pakistan on new development commitments, which are scheduled to take place in Berlin in 2027.
The upcoming negotiations are expected to provide an opportunity for both countries to discuss future cooperation and identify new areas for development partnerships.
