German companies keen to invest in Pakistan

Mechanism for systematic export of Pakistani manpower to Germany likely

German Ambassador to Pakistan Martin Kobler said yesterday that his country’s giant companies were interested in investing in diverse fields, especially information technology and auto manufacturing.

“German giants like Volkswagen and Siemens have shown desire to invest in Pakistan,” he said at a meeting with Special Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM) for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development, Zulfikar Abbas Bukhari, a press release said.

The envoy, who called on the SAPM here, discussed matters pertaining to bilateral interests with special focus on importing Pakistani manpower by creating more work opportunities for them in Germany.

They also discussed the impact of Brexit and labour market dynamics in Germany after the post-Brexit scenario.

The ambassador told the SAPM that there was an emerging need for mechatronics experts in German industries which would eventually prompt the need for such experts from across the globe.

“German legislatures will pass laws for immigrant workers in March next year for the purpose,” Bukhari added, assuring the ambassador about providing the technical workforce required by Germany, on a priority basis.

Discussing the emigration process for the Pakistani workforce entering Germany, the meeting decided to evolve a mechanism for the systematic export of Pakistani manpower to Germany.

Bukhari welcomed the initiatives and pledged maximum support from Pakistan’s side for Germany.