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PM Imran agrees to expand bilateral cooperation with Japan

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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday urged Japan to support Pakistan in education sector, science, technological cooperation and vocational training as human resource development is a priority of his government.

He was talking to State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan Kazuyuki Nakane. The dignitary congratulated him on the recent election victory of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf and assuming the office of prime minister.

PM Imran expressed desire to work closely with Japan to expand bilateral cooperation in all areas, particularly in trade, investment, economic and human development.

He recalled that Japan External Trade Organisation (JETO) in its 2018 report has recognised Pakistan as one of the top friendly destinations for Japanese investment. He conveyed Pakistan’s commitment to enhancing bilateral economic cooperation through facilitating Japanese businesses.

The prime minister also acknowledged the role of economic assistance provided by Japan in social sector projects. He recalled the decades long relations between Pakistan and Japan.

The Japanese minister of state expressed his country’s strong desire to strengthen existing friendly relations between the two countries based on long history of economic and development cooperation.

Bilateral relations, regional and international issues of mutual interest were also discussed during the meeting along with avenues of multi-faceted cooperation between the two sides including cooperation in education and health sectors as well as skill enhancement of the youth.

Both sides expressed firm resolve to increase interaction between the two countries. PM Imran Khan also invited Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to visit Pakistan.

 

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