Berlin:German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier welcomed Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari with military honors in Berlin, commemorating 75 years of diplomatic relations between Germany and Pakistan.

According to Anadolu Agency – English, the meeting highlighted a shared desire to cultivate and strengthen the partnership between the two nations. Discussions between the presidents focused on the expansion of trade and investments, as well as the regional situation.

President Zardari's three-day visit, made at Steinmeier's invitation, aims to address international and regional developments and explore ways to enhance bilateral cooperation. In addition to meeting President Steinmeier, Zardari is scheduled to meet with senior German leaders and business representatives.

Germany is noted as Pakistan's largest trading partner within the European Union. This visit marks the first by a Pakistani head of state to Germany in 23 years, following former German President Roman Herzog's visit to Pakistan in 1995. The two countries have maintained close political and economic ties since establishing diplomatic relations in 1951.