TOKYO, Japan: The Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari held a very productive discussion with the Foreign Minister of Japan Yoshimasa Hayashi in Tokyo on Monday on how the two Countries can further deepen their bilateral cooperation.
During the meeting, the two sides agreed to further deepen and enhance the mutually beneficial bilateral cooperation between Pakistan and Japan in areas such as trade, investment, human resource development and exchange, IT, tourism and agriculture.
In his remarks at the Joint Press Stakeout following their meeting, Bilawal Bhutto told that we have also jointly agreed to explore the possibility of working together on targeted programs with higher impact in the domains of solarization, desalination and water purification and housing and infrastructure rebuilding in the floods affected areas in Pakistan.
In addition, the two side have agreed to conduct the language skill assessment tests for Japanese language in Pakistan to facilitate movement of the skilled workforce.
The foreign minister told that we have identified import of young Pakistani skilled human resource to Japan and their language training to be a prime area of cooperation. He said that we also deliberated on investments and joint ventures by Japanese enterprises in Pakistan.
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Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that Pakistan and Japan are longstanding friends and share a special bond based on deep rooted linkages that go far in history and time. He said that the people of Pakistan carry a deep sentiment of warmth and affection for Japan and the Japanese people.
“We have always stood with each other in times of need,” he noted. “We attach high importance to our relationship with Japan.”
The Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto is currently in Japan on an official visit from July 1-4, 2023 at the invitation of the Japanese government.
Bilawal said that during his visit, he will also interact with private sector, local media as well as think-tanks to further broaden our engagement.
“I believe that both sides need to stay engaged at all levels to further positive dialogue and continue exploring more avenues of cooperation,” he remarked.
Bilawal also invited his Japanese Counterpart to visit Pakistan at his convenience to further their discussions.
