TOKYO: Minister for Foreign Affairs Bilawal Bhutto Zardari held meetings with Pakistani diaspora and executives from notable Japanese companies and discussed prospects for investment and trade with Pakistan.
The foreign minister is in Japan on a four-day official visit to revive leadership-level talks. His sister Aseefa Bhutto Zardari is also accompanying him.
Speaking at a function organized by the Pakistani diaspora, the foreign minister said Pakistan and Japan have the potential to increase bilateral trade in diverse sectors for mutual benefit.
He said both countries can benefit from investment in agriculture and livestock. He said incumbent government is working on economic diplomacy to bring prosperity in the country.
Bilawal maintained that the basic objective of Pakistan’s foreign policy is that the nation wanted trade and not aid. “This is my first visit to Japan and the purpose of my visit is to promote trade between the two countries,” he added.
He appreciated Japanese contributions to technology. He said Pakistan can learn from Japan’s advancement in Information Technology and other fields.
The foreign minister said during his meeting with Japanese leadership and entrepreneurs, he will urge them to enhance trade and investment in Pakistan.
He underscored the importance of Pakistanis living abroad, saying, “The overseas Pakistanis are our assets, who are playing a vital role to promote bilateral ties between Pakistan and Japan.”
He said Pakistan has over sixty five percent populations of youth and the government can exploit the human resource through skills based education and training.
The foreign minister urged Pakistani overseas particularly businessmen to play their role for increase in trade between two countries and also strengthening of bilateral relations.
He emphasized his commitment for boosting agricultural exports between Pakistan and Japan. He said Pakistani Mangoes are eaten by people all over the world.
Bilawal interacted with a number of Japanese business executives and representatives of Japan International Cooperation Agency and Japan External Trade Organization in Tokyo. During the meetings, the matters related to bilateral cooperation in trade and investment came under discussion.
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— BilawalBhuttoZardari (@BBhuttoZardari) July 2, 2023
