Islamabad : Ambassador of Japan Kuninori Matsuda called on Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue ShaukatTarin at the Finance Division on Wednesday.
\nSA PM on Finance and Revenue Dr Waqar Masood was also present during the meeting.
\nWhile extending a warm welcome to H.E. Kuninori Matsuda, the Ambassador of Japan, the Finance Minister stated that Pakistan and Japan enjoy sound friendly relations since 1952 which have been getting stronger with each passing day.
\nThe Finance Minister lauded the cooperation extended by the Government of Japan to Pakistan in the fields of Education and Infrastructure development.
\nHe said that Japan is one of the major development partners of Pakistan and he firmly believes that the cooperation will further strengthen in multiple fields for the mutual benefit of both the countries.
\nThe Ambassador congratulated the Finance Minister on assuming his responsibilities on behalf of the Finance Minister of Japan Taro Aso.
\nThe Finance Minister and the Ambassador discussed issues of mutual interest. The Finance Minister gave a brief overview of the economy to the Ambassador. The Ambassador of Japan said that Japan greatly values its bilateral relations with Pakistan.
\nHe briefed the Finance Minister about operations of the Japanese entities in Pakistan and expressed confidence that business and economic linkages would further strengthen between the two countries. Both reviewed the entire spectrum of business and investment relations and identified areas for further strengthening and expanding economic cooperation.
\nThe Ambassador informed the Finance Minister that Japan was now embarking on a project of Human Resource exchange with Pakistan under which the Japanese labour market will be opened for highly skilled Pakistanis.
\nHe said this will provide job opportunities in Japan to Pakistanis, especially in the areas of Information Technology and Science & Technology. The Finance Minister highly appreciated and welcomed the Japanese initiative and suggested strong and close Japanese collaboration with the Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis as well as Overseas Employment Corporation.
\nThe Ambassador further apprised the Finance Minister that Japan was focusing on developing a strong export base in Pakistan.
\nFor the purpose, Japan was looking beyond the traditional sectors of textiles and automobiles. Japan saw opportunities of investing in food processing, fishing and agriculture. Finance Minister welcomed the Japanese initiatives and assured of Government\u2019s fullest support for the purpose. He opined that goods manufactured in SEZs should be exported.
\nThe Minister also touched upon the new Auto policy which has offered incentives to the new investors and will have a far reaching impact on the development of the auto industry in Pakistan.
\nThe Finance Minister stated that with the introduction of the new Auto Policy Japan has the opportunity to further its investments in the sector which in turn will be beneficial for both the countries. He said that he wants that Pakistan may be able to generate exportable surplus in spare parts, so new investment will prove to be lucrative for both countries.
\n The Ambassador praised the new Auto policy and stated that the Japanese businesses were encouraged by the ncentives provided under the policy. Finance Minister invited the Japanese firms to start exporting automobiles from Pakistan.
\nThe Finance Minister also thanked the Japanese Government for debt relief under the second phase of G-20\u2019s Debt Service Suspension Initiative (DSSI). He assured the Ambassador of his full support in improving the trade and economic relations between the countries.
\nThe Ambassador thanked the Finance Minister for his support.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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