Islamabad :- Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, received a call last night from German Foreign Minister, Dr. Johann Wadephul.
The two leaders affirmed their resolve to further strengthen mutually beneficial bilateral cooperation, and underscored the importance of high-level contacts. They also exchanged exchanged views on regional issues.
The German government’s decision to lift the freeze followed legal challenges filed by advocacy groups and affected Afghans. The resumption coincides with Pakistan’s ongoing plan to expel undocumented Afghan refugees by September 1, a move that also impacts some individuals eligible under Germany’s relocation program.
The conversation between the two foreign ministers comes at a time when Islamabad and Berlin are looking to broaden ties beyond political engagement, particularly in areas of trade, investment, and climate cooperation. Germany remains one of Pakistan’s largest trading partners within the European Union, and both countries have expressed interest in expanding this economic relationship.
Diplomatic observers note that Germany’s decision to reopen its relocation program could also help ease tensions with Pakistan, which has faced international criticism over its deadline-driven repatriation of Afghan nationals. The matter is likely to remain central to bilateral discussions in the coming weeks.
With Germany re-engaging on humanitarian concerns and Pakistan seeking deeper economic cooperation, analysts believe the latest exchange may pave the way for high-level visits in the near future, signaling that both sides view the relationship as strategically important in the evolving regional context.
Sohail Majeed is a Special Correspondent at The Diplomatic Insight. He has twelve plus years of experience in journalism & reporting. He covers International Affairs, Diplomacy, UN, Sports, Climate Change, Economy, Technology, and Health.
