Karachi (TDI): Dr. Rüdiger Lotz, German Consul General in Karachi, concluded his tenure with a visit to a gurdwara and a local church, thereby reflecting his emphasis on interfaith harmony and community engagement. This gesture signifies a remarkable era of cooperation and goodwill between Pakistan and Germany.
In his final days in office, Dr. Lotz met with Christian and Sikh leaders, emphasizing the importance of religious tolerance and respect for each other.
Dr. Lotz has been working to strengthen Pakistan-Germany relations since 2021. During his time, he has been promoting outreach, cultural activities, and support for bilateral activities in trade, education, and development.
Farewell to Karachi! German Consul General, Dr. Rüdiger Lotz ends his tenure with a visit to a church & gurdwara, celebrating #InterfaithHarmony and community bonds. A lasting legacy of goodwill and cooperation between #GermanyPakistan pic.twitter.com/Rxm41LVHFt
— German Consulate General Karachi (@GermanyinKHI) July 21, 2025
He promoted the German language with Goethe-Institut. To advance clean energy and environmental awareness, he launched Pakistan–Germany Climate and Energy Initiative and started “Make Karachi Green” campaign.
During his tenure, there was close collaboration on climate resilience and sustainability. As part of Germany’s €60 million aid commitment, Dr. Lotz visited affected areas, managed the delivery of water filtration systems, and assisted in humanitarian relief efforts in Sindh after the floods.
The Consul General of Germany in Karachi plays an important role in representing German interests. The office works to strengthen economic relations, promote cultural and educational exchanges, and provide consular services to Germans and visa applicants.
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Germany and Pakistan have shared diplomatic relations for more than 70 years with cooperation in various areas including development, education, climate change, and trade.
Germany is among Pakistan’s biggest trading partners in the European Union and has been a steady supporter of projects in renewable energy, vocational training, and humanitarian aid. Cultural centers, like the Goethe-Institut, and academic exchange programs, like DAAD scholarships, also add to the robust bilateral cooperation.
His last visits to the church and gurdwara represent not just a goodbye, but also a reiteration of Germany’s continued commitment to peaceful coexistence and intercultural harmony in Pakistan.
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