Pakistan, Japan pledge to strengthen trade ties

Pakistan and Japan pledged to enhance trade relations and collaboration during a meeting between Ambassador WADA Mitsuhiro and Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan. They discussed ways to strengthen trade relations and mutual trust between Japan and Pakistan, as per a press release issued here. Mitsuhiro congratulated Khan on his recent portfolio, expressing a commitment to enhancing bilateral ties. The ambassador extended an invitation to Pakistani businessmen to participate in World Expo 2025, scheduled to be held in Osaka, Japan, in 2025, to promote economic cooperation. However, challenges faced by the Japanese business community in imports were highlighted by the Japanese ambassador. Khan responded by assuring government support to facilitate ease of doing business for local and international entrepreneurs.