German, French Consul Generals celebrate 'Elysee Treaty'.

KARACHI -- Consul General of France to Karachi Alexis Chahtahtinsky and Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany Dr. Rdiger Lotz on Sunday celebrated the signing of 'Elysee Treaty' 60 years ago.

They termed it as a historic treaty of friendship.

The treaty on Franco-German cooperation was ratified at the Elysee Palace in Paris on January 22, 1963, 'After World War II, France reached out to its former enemy and treated Germany as a partner.' They said 60 years have been the happiest in our two countries history.

They said Germany and France have shown how two nations, formerly hostile to each other, can achieve unprecedented friendship and cooperation. This was neither easy nor natural.

'It requires a...