German president meets Zardari, praises Pakistan's 'rising diplomatic profile' in dispute resolution

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier praised Pakistan’s “rising diplomatic profile in the resolution of regional and global disputes”, in a meeting with President Asif Ali Zardari in Berlin on Friday. President Zardari is currently on a three-day visit to Germany, having departed yesterday, as the two countries are set to mark the 75th anniversary of their diplomatic relations. According to a statement posted by the president’s office, the two leaders also discussed challenges related to Afghanistan. President Zardari said that while Pakistan “has no conflict with the Afghan people”, it…