ISLAMABAD: Japan Senior Deputy Foreign Minister Kazauyuki Yamazaki, along with his team, called on National Security Adviser (NSA) Lt General (retired) Nasser Khan Janjua to discuss bilateral relations and regional security situation.
The NSA warmly welcomed the delegates and said that Pakistan attached great importance to its relationship with Japan. “We genuinely and positively look towards Japan and have a very friendly outlook towards it as our long-term partner,” he said.
The adviser apprised the Japanese minister about the future outlook of Pakistan and said that Pakistan has a great economic and connectivity potential in the region. Japan could take advantage of this huge economic potential and strategic location of Pakistan which offered the shortest routes to the entire region, he added.
He also stressed the Japanese leadership to adopt a balanced approach in the region to ensure regional stability. The adviser also expressed concern over the rising tension in the Korean Peninsula and said that Pakistan fully supports UN sanctions regime against North Korea.
Janjua also appreciated the future prospects and conveyed readiness of his government to further build on existing cooperative relations with Japan and to enhance understanding on the issues of mutual concern. Both sides also resolved to make a contribution towards the better and peaceful world.