Amb. A M Shahid (Former Diplomat):In a the background of prevailing global security situation, visit of President Asif Ali Zardari to Germany is very significant and important because Pakistan and Germany have unanimity of views on a number of global and regional issues. Both countries have long historical cordial ties and have been very supportive to each other. Germany is also one the major trade partners of Pakistan and Europe and both have very strong and frequent high level exchanges. During his visit to Germany, President Asif Ali Zardari will be explaining Pakistan’s position on different regional and international issues. Likewise, German leadership will also share Germany’s position on Ukraine and other issues of regional and international importance to him. Moreover, President Asif Ali Zardari’s visit offers a very good chance to Pakistan to highlight core issues with German leadership. In the backdrop of prevail escalation between Houthis and Saudi Arabia, UK is move of moving defence assets to Saudi Araiba is a welcoming step. Actually, Britain has some sort of pact with Saudi Arabia so London has moved troops to KSA. This move has been made to counter Houthis’ aggression. Maldives is a small economy but Pakistan and Maldives raise the tune of bilateral trade and expand economic cooperation. In result of visit of Maldivian President Dr Mohamed Muizzu, Pakistan can expect a diplomatic shift in Maldivian foreign policy.