Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar received Ina Lepel, newly appointed Ambassador of Germany on Thursday.

Ishaq Dar stressed the importance of strengthening bilateral political, trade and investment ties, climate action, skilled labour mobility, defence and education cooperation. Ishaq Dar wished the Ambassador a successful tenure in Pakistan.

Meanwhile Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar chaired a meeting of the high-level Committee following up the preparations for Pakistan's Chairmanship of SCO Council of Heads of States (CHS) during 2026-27.

The DPM/FM guided the planning process and emphasized the importance of hosting the SCO CHS in a befitting manner.

The meeting was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and attended by SAPM Tariq Bajwa, Acting Foreign Secretary, Secretaries from, Cabinet Div, Interior, Information, Chairman CDA, IG ICT and other senior officials.