German ambassador, Chaudhrys discuss bilateral ties, Afghanistan situation

Ambassador Bernhard Schlagheck Monday called on former prime minister and PML-Q chief Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain and Punjab Assembly Speaker Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi, reported 24 news HD TV channel.

On the occasion, issues of mutual interests as well the changing situation in Afghanistan were discussed. While discussing the Afghanistan issue, Chaudhry Shujaat said that Pakistan wanted peace in Afghanistan as peace in Afghanistan guarantees peace in Pakistan as well as in the whole region.  

Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi said that Pakistan attaches great importance to friendly and trade relations with Germany. He said that the government was taking steps to provide the best educational and medical facilities to the people. He said that Germany was the biggest economy in the European Union and Pakistan wanted to further strengthen the relationship with Germany. 

Chaudhry Shujaat said that the Pakistan government was providing the best investment opportunities to investors from other counties in order to strengthen the economic situation. 

The ambassador said that Germany was also very much interested in further strengthening the relationship with Pakistan. He said Pakistan was an important country in the region. He lauded the role of Pakistan for peace in the region.

MNA Chaudhry Salik Hussain and First Secretary Christian Boettcher were also present in the meeting.