{
  "id": 16975886,
  "title": "Expansion of trade, investment discussed with German envoy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/expansion-of-trade-investment-discussed-with-german-envoy",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-28T23:31:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40446441/expansion-of-trade-investment-discussed-with-german-envoy"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pakistan and Germany convened to explore avenues for expanding trade and investment, addressing export-related challenges through the framework of GSP+ scheme, aiming to bolster Pakistan's access to European markets. The Pakistan–Germany Parliamentary Friendship Group, presided over by Syed Ghulam Mustafa Shah, Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, convened with Ambassador Ina Lepel at Parliament House to strategize on enhanced parliamentary engagement and bilateral cooperation. Shah expressed gratitude towards the Ambassador, reiterating the enduring friendship between Pakistan and Germany and underscoring the importance of the 75th anniversary of their diplomatic ties in 2026. He emphasized the importance of bolstering parliamentary exchanges and expressed optimism for establishing a counterpart Friendship Group within the German Bundestag.\n\nAmbassador Lepel commended Pakistan's dedication to parliamentary diplomacy and reiterated Germany's commitment to supporting development, climate change initiatives, renewable energy, vocational training, and skills development. Discussions also touched upon possibilities for academic collaboration, scholarships, exchanges, women's empowerment, and entrepreneurship. The session concluded with a mutual pledge to deepen parliamentary ties and foster cooperative dynamics across crucial sectors. Notable figures present included MNAs Mohammad Ilyas Choudhary, Mohammad Riaz Fatyana, Dr. Shahida Rehmani, and Natasha Daultana.",
  "summary": "ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Germany have discussed ways to expand trade and investment, address export-related challenges in the context of GSP+ scheme to facilitate Pakistan’s access to European markets. The Pakistan–Germany Parliamentary Friendship Group (PFG), led by its Convener, Syed Ghulam Mustafa Shah, Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, held a meeting with the German Ambassador, Ina…",
  "key_points": [
    "Pakistan and Germany aim to expand trade and investment through GSP+ scheme.",
    "Pakistan–Germany Parliamentary Friendship Group discusses parliamentary engagement.",
    "Ambassador Lepel praises Pakistan's dedication to parliamentary diplomacy."
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}