The State Bank of Pakistan presented the commemorative coin of Rs 70 to the German Ambassador for Pakistan to mark 70th anniversary of Pakistan-Germany Diplomatic relations.
The coin was presented the ambassador during an event organized by SBP. Among others, the event was attended by Ambassador of Germany to Pakistan, Bernhard Schlagheck, Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood and SBP Deputy Governor, Dr Murtaza Syed.
Speaking on the occasion, Ambassador of Germany highlighted the diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Germany and expressed the resolve to further cement these in all spheres during the days to come.
The coin testified the cordial relations of both the countries, besides maintaining these relations over the years in many fields, he said adding that both the countries had mutual understanding on host of areas.
He said both the countries enjoyed long lasting bilateral relations in different fields including trade, finance and banking for last 60 years.
Speaking on the occasion, Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood said both the countries were enjoying cordial diplomatic relations, which were established in 1951. During the period, he said, both the countries developed strong bounds in different sectors of economy including trade, investment, energy generations, science and technology.
Addressing the ceremony, Deputy Governor State Bank of Pakistan said both the countries were enjoying long standing cordial bilateral trade and diplomatic relations, adding that Germany was also the member of Friends of Pakistan Forum.
