{"id":494472,"date":"2025-08-03T00:50:04","date_gmt":"2025-08-02T19:50:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=494472"},"modified":"2025-08-03T00:50:04","modified_gmt":"2025-08-02T19:50:04","slug":"senator-dr-shahzad-waseem-hosts-reception-honouring-japanese-ambassador","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/senator-dr-shahzad-waseem-hosts-reception-honouring-japanese-ambassador\/","title":{"rendered":"Senator Dr. Shahzad Waseem hosts reception honouring Japanese ambassador"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Islamabad<br \/>\nSenator Dr. Shahzad Waseem hosted a reception at his residence to honour His Excellency Akamatsu Schuichi, Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan.<br \/>\nThe Senator commended Ambassador Akamatsu\u2019s dynamic and purposeful engagement since taking office, including his active public outreach, support for infrastructure projects, and efforts in human resource development. He especially noted the significance of the Pakistan\u2013Japan Human Resources Stakeholders Meeting as a milestone for talent exchange and workforce collaboration.<br \/>\nHighlighting the broader bilateral relationship, the Senator described Pakistan\u2013Japan ties as historic and forward-looking, grounded in mutual respect and shared democratic values. He acknowledged Japan\u2019s consistent support in key sectors including infrastructure, education, and disaster resilience.<br \/>\nAmbassador Akamatsu expressed sincere gratitude for the warm welcome and reaffirmed Japan\u2019s commitment to strengthening ties with Pakistan. 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