Germany has increased the number of student visas it issues to Pakistani applicants as demand for higher education in the European country continues to grow, German Ambassador Dr. Ina Lepel said on Monday.
Speaking to journalists at the National Press Club (NPC) during its international outreach program, “Meet the Press,” Lepel acknowledged that the rising number of applications sometimes causes processing delays. She said the German mission was working to simplify procedures and improve efficiency.
The ambassador described Germany as one of the preferred destinations for Pakistani students because of its quality universities, research opportunities and welcoming academic environment.
Lepel also called for stronger economic and trade relations between Pakistan and Germany, noting that bilateral trade had not achieved the desired growth despite longstanding ties between the two countries.
“I served in Pakistan in 2017 and have now returned as ambassador, but unfortunately there has not been significant improvement in bilateral trade volume,” she said. She added that both countries had considerable economic potential and urged them to expand trade, investment and commercial cooperation for mutual benefit.
Discussing regional developments, Lepel praised Pakistan’s efforts to ease tensions, particularly during the recent standoff between the United States and Iran. She commended Islamabad’s diplomatic initiatives to promote dialogue and prevent further instability.
Via: The News
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