8th Pakistan–Japan government–business joint dialogue held in Tokyo

ISLAMABAD, Jan 16 : The 8th Pakistan–Japan government–business joint dialogue was held in Tokyo marking the first convening of the dialogue in Tokyo since 2018.
The dialogue was co-chaired by Rana Ihsaan Afzal Khan, Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Commerce and Industry, and Takuo Komori, Parliamentary Vice-Minister of economy, trade and industry of Japan, with the participation of Abdul Hameed and senior officials and private-sector representatives from both sides, said a release issued on Friday.
Discussions focused on strengthening bilateral economic cooperation, improving the trade and investment environment, and advancing practical, follow-up oriented engagement between Pakistan and Japan.
During the Dialogue, both sides exchanged views on strengthening bilateral economic relations, with a focus on improving the trade and investment environment and advancing practical cooperation.The Pakistani side outlined Pakistan’s economic priorities and highlighted opportunities for collaboration in sectors such as minerals and mining, agricultural and agri-food products, and information technology. The Japanese side shared perspectives on the operating environment for Japanese companies in Pakistan and discussed areas where continued engagement and follow-up could further facilitate business activity.
Participants reaffirmed the importance of sustained government-to-government engagement, supported by close coordination with the private sector, to advance mutually beneficial economic cooperation between Pakistan and Japan.Following the Joint Dialogue, the Pakistan Business Forum was held in Tokyo. The Forum was co-organized by the Embassy of Pakistan in Tokyo and the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), with the cooperation of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan, and was attended by Japanese and Pakistani business leaders.