In Berlin meeting, Siemens affirms support for strengthening Pakistan's healthcare infrastructure

On Saturday, Siemens' executive vice president Daniel Frisch met with Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari in Berlin to discuss strengthening the health infrastructure in Pakistan. The meeting came as the two countries celebrated the 75th anniversary of their diplomatic relations. President Zardari, currently on a three-day visit to Germany, received several executives from Siemens, including Frisch, at the presidency.

Frisch briefed the president on Siemens' accomplishments in Pakistan and expressed his willingness to enhance support through innovative solutions and technological applications for the health sector. The delegation informed President Zardari that their representatives would soon visit Pakistan to sign Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with partners in capacity building and technological domains in the health industry.

President Zardari emphasized the importance of absorbing research-based and technology-driven solutions to improve health services in Pakistan. He highlighted the value Pakistan places on German industrial, technological, and infrastructural support from organizations like Siemens' health division, which has been present in Pakistan for decades.

The president also expressed appreciation for Siemens' presence in the country and affirmed that the "long-awaited mutual desire of expanded and augmented bilateral partnership" was affirmed during his meeting with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier.

President Zardari urged Siemens to further engage with Pakistan and diversify its investment across multiple sectors. He assured the company's upper management of the "fullest institutional cooperation" through the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC). During the meeting, Zardari and German President Steinmeier discussed various topics, including bilateral relations, Afghanistan, and the Makkah defence pact signed between Pakistan, Turkiye, and Saudi Arabia.