Japan's
Senior Deputy Foreign Minister Mr. Kazauyuki Yamazaki, along with his team,
called on National Security Adviser Lt. General (R) Nasser Khan Janjua to
discuss bilateral relations and regional security situation.
General
Janjua 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 Japan as our long term
partner.
The
Adviser apprised the Minister about the future outlook of Pakistan. He said
that Pakistan is a great country with great people, with great economic and
connectivity potentials in the region.
Japan
could take advantage of this huge economic potential and strategic location of
Pakistan which offered the shortest routes to entire region. He also stressed
Japanese leadership to adopt a balanced approach in the region to ensure
regional stability.
The
Adviser expressed concern over the rising tension in the Korean Peninsula and
said that Pakistan fully supports UN sanction regime regarding North
Korea.
The
Minister appreciated the future prospective on Pakistan and conveyed readiness
of his Government to further build on existing cooperative relations with
Pakistan and to enhance mutual understanding on issues of mutual concern.
Both
sides resolve to make contribution towards the better and peaceful world.
