ISLAMABAD: The Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan Mr Mitsuhiro Wada called on the Federal Minister of Energy Engr Khurram Dastagir Khan here on Wednesday.
Showing satisfaction at the current level of excellent bilateral ties, the Minister appreciated the longstanding engagement of Japan with Pakistan for improving its economic and social infrastructure. The Ambassador expressed gratitude for Khurram Dastagir’s presence at the funeral of late former Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe. He reiterated Japan’s support during the devastating floods in Pakistan.
Minister for Power remarked that he was touched by the kind gesture of people of Japan and they had been sending letters and money to Pakistan’s embassy in Japan. The Minister lauded the Japanese investment, particularly, in the energy sector. He highlighted that Pakistan’s energy sector offers vast opportunities for investment specially in renewables.
Japanese ambassador expressed appreciation for the solar initiative of government and mentioned Japanese companies are interested. He recalled that the Government of Japan had been investing in Pakistan in the power sector and reassured that Japan would further enhance its investment portfolio in Pakistan.