LAHORE: Japanese Ambassador Mr. Wada Mitsuhiro on Sunday called on Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif and discussed all possible opportunities for strengthening trade, business and investment relations.
During the meeting, the exchange of cultural and educational delegations between Punjab and Japan were also discussed. CM Maryam Nawaz said that Punjab is emerging as a major consumer market. She stated that there are good investment opportunities for Japanese companies in Punjab. “Skilled young manpower of Punjab can perform unprecedentedly in Japanese institutions,” the chief minister added.
The Punjab CM said the people-to-people interaction between Punjab and Japan is indispensable for the development of bilateral ties. Moreover, the promotion of student-faculty programs between Punjab and Japan was also agreed in principle in the meeting.
Japanese Ambassador Wada Mitsuhiro said that Japan attaches great significance to its relations with Pakistan. He added, “We are determined to collaborate with the Punjab government for the development of technology.”
The Ambassador apprised the CM that eleven Pakistani students are studying in Japan on MEXT scholarships for Masters/PhD degrees. He added a number of Japanese projects are ongoing for public welfare in Pakistan.
