His Excellency Mr. Wada Mitsuhiro, Ambassador of Japan called on Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar here at the Finance Division, today.
While extending a warm welcome to H.E. Wada Mitsuhiro, Ambassador of Japan, Finance Minister Senator Ishaq Dar briefed the Ambassador on the devastations caused by the recent flood in Pakistan and its impact on the country’s economy.
Highlighting the cordial relations between Pakistan and Japan, Finance Minister stated that Pakistan and Japan enjoy sound friendly relations which have been getting stronger with each passing day. He said that Japan is one of the major development partners of Pakistan and he firmly believes that the cooperation will further strengthen in multiple fields for the mutual benefit of both the countries.
The Finance Minister gave a brief overview of the economic challenges and priorities of the present government and said that present government believes in enhancing the bilateral economic and trade relations between Pakistan and Japan.
The Finance Minister and the Ambassador discussed issues of mutual interest.
Ambassador of Japan Mr. Wada Mitsuhiro extended felicitations to the Finance Minister on assuming the charge of the Finance Ministry. He expressed sympathy on the loss of lives and properties in the flashfloods and extended his govt’s support. He further said that Japan greatly values its bilateral relations with Pakistan. He briefed the Finance Minister about operations of the Japanese entities in Pakistan. He expressed confidence on the economic policies of the current government and said that business and economic linkages would further strengthen between the two countries.
Finance Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar thanked the Ambassador for support and assured of his full cooperation in improving the trade and economic relations between the two countries.
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