Germany has offered Pakistan a soft loan of Euro 22.23 million for development of a medium size hydropower project, according to an official statement. The loan carries an interest rate of 0.75% with repayment period of 40 years, including a grace period of 10 years. In this connection, a financial cooperation agreement has been concluded between Pakistan and Germany. Pakistan's Economic Affairs Division Secretary Dr Waqar Masood and German Ambassador in Pakistan Dr. Christoph Brummer signed the loan agreement.