BERLIN: Pakistan’s Ambassador to Germany, Salman Sharif, formally presented his letters of credence to German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier at a ceremony held at the Office of the Federal President in Berlin on October 19, 2026.
During the ceremony, Ambassador Sharif conveyed warm greetings and best wishes from President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the people of Pakistan to the German President.
The ambassador reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Germany, particularly in trade, investment, technological cooperation, energy partnerships and green transition initiatives.
He also highlighted the significance of President Asif Ali Zardari’s upcoming official visit to Germany, which coincides with the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
President Steinmeier welcomed Ambassador Sharif to Berlin and extended his best wishes for a successful diplomatic assignment.
The German President reaffirmed his country’s desire to deepen multifaceted cooperation with Pakistan and expressed his anticipation of welcoming President Zardari for an official visit later this week.
President Steinmeier also praised Pakistan’s important role in regional peace efforts, underscoring the significance of continued engagement between the two countries.
The diplomatic engagement comes as Pakistan and Germany mark 75 years of bilateral relations, with both sides expressing their commitment to expanding cooperation across economic, technological and other areas of mutual interest.
