Islamabad, November 2, 2026 – The Europe Today: German Ambassador to Pakistan Dr. Ina Lepel has emphasised the need to further strengthen economic and trade relations between Pakistan and Germany, stressing that additional measures are essential to increase bilateral trade and investment.
She expressed these views during an interactive session with journalists at the National Press Club (NPC) Islamabad, organised under the club’s international engagement programme, “Meet the Press”.
Upon her arrival, Ambassador Dr. Ina Lepel was warmly received by NPC President Abdul Razzaq Sial, Secretary General Dr. Furqan Rao, members of the governing body and senior journalists.
During her visit, the German Ambassador toured various sections of the National Press Club and planted a sapling on its premises as a symbol of friendship, mutual cooperation and environmental protection between Pakistan and Germany.
Speaking to journalists, Dr. Ina Lepel highlighted the longstanding friendly relations between the two countries and observed that considerable potential remained to expand their economic and commercial ties.
She noted that despite the passage of several years, bilateral trade between Pakistan and Germany had not increased to the desired level. She emphasised the need for both countries to intensify joint efforts to promote trade, investment and economic cooperation.
The Ambassador also appreciated Pakistan’s efforts towards promoting peace and regional stability, while underscoring the importance of strengthening bilateral cooperation across various sectors.
National Press Club officials described the Ambassador’s visit as an important opportunity to promote people-to-people contacts, media cooperation and mutual understanding between Pakistan and Germany.
The interactive engagement also provided an opportunity for journalists to exchange views with the German Ambassador on bilateral relations and prospects for expanding cooperation between the two countries.
