Pakistan, Germany should focus on trade and not aid: Yousuf Raza Gilani.

ISLAMABAD: German Ambassador Bernhard Schlagheck on Friday called on Leader of the Opposition in Senate Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani at Parliament House, Islamabad.

Matters of mutual interest and the current political situation in the country were discussed in detail. The two sides discussed a wide range of issues with a focus on Pakistan-Germany relations and the current political situation in the country.

Senator Gillani sharing details of his visit to Germany, during his premiership stressed the need of furthering the cordial ties between the two countries especially enhanced cooperation in Economic and Trade sectors.

He stated that during his visit to Germany, Chancellor Angela Merkel remarked that stabilizing the economy of Pakistan will help it combat terrorism, this is the reason our cooperation should be focused on trade not aid.

The hon'ble Leader of the Opposition recalled during his visit...