ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan on Wednesday acknowledged the importance of Japan as a development and investment partner of Pakistan, expressing satisfaction over the cordial relations between the two countries.
He said that he looked forward to a greater level of cooperation between the two countries, particularly in the areas of trade, investment, infrastructure and human resource development.
The prime minister was talking to National Security Advisor to the Prime Minister of Japan, Kentaro Sonoura, who had called on him here at the PM House.
Welcoming Sonoura and members of his delegation, the prime minister appreciated the positive momentum of the bilateral relationship between the two countries.
He encouraged Japanese investment in Pakistan by stating that it had immense economic potential since Pakistan has a young population and unexplored mineral wealth.
Further, JETRO survey on Japanese business in Asia has declared Pakistan as the top country for positive sale profits and future business expansion.
The Japanese national security advisor expressed the desire to further strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries. He underscored Japan’s high respect for Pakistan in fighting terrorism.
