Germany–Pakistan relations
Describes the diplomatic relations between the Federal Republic of Germany and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan
Germany–Pakistan relations are the bilateral relations between the Federal Republic of Germany and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. The two states have established diplomatic relations in the 1950s, with a focus on social, educational and economic development. Despite strong co-operation and historical ties, the two nations have experienced growing tensions, primarily due to disagreements and differing policies regarding the War in Afghanistan, including as the post-2014 drawdown and 2021 withdrawal of United States-led coalition troops. However, Germany remains one of Pakistan's largest trading partners.
There are approximately 140,000 Pakistanis living in Germany according to official estimates in 2022.
History
Relations during cold war:1950s–1990s
The bilateral relationships were succeeded by historical relations in the 1940s, during the British Raj, and finally restored in the 1950s after the establishment of both the countries in the late 1940s. Both, East and West, Germany had tilted toward forming alliance with India in the 1950s.
Although Pakistan's relations with West-Germany was relatively healthy and based on mutual cooperation; the relations with East-Germany were deteriorated. In contrast, East-Germany maintained strong relations with East-Pakistan in the 1950s.
In 1961, President Ayub Khan paid a first state visit to West Germany, meeting with German president Heinrich Lübke and Chancellor Konrad Adenauer.
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