Turning a new page April 11, 2021 The emergence of Germany in the 21st century as a developed economy, liberal democracy and a multicultural pluralistic society is a testimony to the strength of German culture and the resilience of its people. In a world of converging interests, it has become essential for states to harness synergies for the benefit of their peoples. This interdependence, irrespective of the level of development of countries, has become the need of the hour, as the world comes together to address and ameliorate the social and economic chaos created by the COVID-19 pandemic. It is in this spirit of convergence and interdependence that the visit of the Foreign Minister of Pakistan Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi to Berlin from 11-13 April 2021 assumes heightened significance in further strengthening Pakistan’s outreach to Germany, the economic and political powerhouse of European Union. The visit also coincides with the 70 years of establishment of bilateral relations between Pakistan and Germany.