ISLAMABAD: Germany has to provide EUR 45 million to Pakistan to support the South Asian country in climate and energy, just transition; Sustainable economic development, training and employment; Health, social protection and population policy sectors, a statement said on Wednesday.
According to a press release, Dr. Kazim Niaz, Secretary for Economic Affairs Pakistan, and Alfred Grannas, German Ambassador to Pakistan, witnessed the ceremony for inking of Euro 45 million agreements on Technical Development Cooperation for starting new bilateral cooperation projects. It added that the new agreements are the outcome of a longstanding and trustful partnership between the two nations.
Pakistan-Germany Ties
The newly commissioned projects align with the German development cooperation thematic areas of just transition; Climate and energy, training and employment; sustainable economic development, health, social protection and population policy.
All ongoing and new projects work hand in hand with a holistic approach building synergies for well-rounded solutions to effectively tackle complex and global challenges like inclusion of vulnerable groups such as women and youth and climate change.
Both sides highlighted the immense efforts taken in the past several decades. The impact of the German development cooperation is proof for a successful cooperation targeting the development fields in need. It added that Germany stands Shana ba shana with Pakistan.
Ambassador Alfred Grannas said that the German-Pakistani development cooperation has left its footprints in the nation. “With the deal we signed today, we aim to continue our joint path towards a sustainable future in Pakistan” the Ambassador said.
Secretary Dr. Kazim Niaz said that they deeply appreciated the strong support that they have received on technical development cooperation. The Secretary added that it would contribute to plugging some gaps in contributing to the Socio-economic development of the nation.
