ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry on Friday, while stressing the need to enhance cooperation in the technology sector between Pakistan and Japan, sought Japanese assistance in modernizing and upgrading transmission and broadcasting systems of Pakistan Television Corporation (PTVC) and Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation (PBC).
In a meeting with Japanese Ambassador Takashi Kurai, who paid a farewell call on him, the minister said that the government was giving priority to revive its film and entertainment industry as movies were one of the vital mediums to promote and project values and culture of any society.
“We would like Japanese filmmakers to come to Pakistan and shoot particularly in the northern areas, which are well-known in the world for their scenic beauty,” he added.
During the course of the meeting, both emphasised the need to further strengthen cooperation in the field of media and information.
The Japanese ambassador appreciated the vision of Prime Minister Imran Khan and underscored the need to further boost ties for the mutual benefit of people of both countries.
Fawad commended the efforts of Takashi Kurai in strengthening bilateral ties and wished him good luck for all his future endeavours.
