ISLAMABAD
Pakistan and Japan have agreed to strengthen bilateral political, economic and trade relations.
An understanding came during a meeting of Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto with his Japanese counterpart Yoshimasa Hayashi on the sidelines of the 29th ASEAN Regional Forum ministerial meeting in Cambodia today.
The two Foreign Ministers exchanged views on the various aspects of Pakistan-Japan bilateral relations which have steadily grown over the last 70 years.
They agreed on further strengthening bilateral political relations and deepening of mutually beneficial trade and economic ties, a press release issued here by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.
Foreign Minister Zardari and Foreign Minister Hayashi noted the importance of enhanced bilateral engagement and regular interactions and dialogue at all levels to provide momentum to Pakistan-Japan relations.
They also agreed to remain engaged on regional and global issues of mutual interest.
