Japanese Ambassador Takashi Korai called on Adviser
to Prime Minister on Finance, Miftah Ismail here Friday.
At
the outset of the meeting, Takashi Korai felicitated Miftah Ismail on assuming
his new responsibilities and wished him the best in his tenure.
The
Japanese diplomat praised Pakistan’s efforts to eradicate the scourge of
terrorism. Adviser Finance welcomed Japan’s technical support in the spheres of
anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist financing. This he said would
supplement Pakistan’s efforts against terrorism.
Mr.
Takashi Korai shared with the Adviser information about the high level
Pak-Japan policy dialogue in February where cooperation in industrial and
agricultural sectors would be specially taken up for discussion. There was also
discussion between Adviser Finance and Takashi Korai about empowerment of youth
through skill development.
Adviser Finance on this occasion called upon Takashi Korai for efforts to
encourage more Japanese companies to invest in Pakistan. He assured him full
support for such efforts.
Senior officials of the Finance and Economic Affairs Division were present on
the occasion.