Pakistan, Oct. 7 -- Pakistan and Germany have agreed to strengthen trade, investment and business ties between the two countries. The understanding came during a meeting between Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan and German Ambassador Ina Lepel.

The minister invited German companies to explore investment opportunities across Pakistan. Ambassador Lepel welcomed Pakistan's progress on reforms linked to the GSP Plus arrangement. Jam Kamal also reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to meeting its international obligations under the framework.

During the meeting, Rana Ehsan Afzal raised Pakistan's geographical indication case concerning basmati rice. He stressed the need to protect the interests of local growers, producers and exporters. Afzal said...