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President’s visit to Japan (20-24 October 2019)

Islamabad, October 19, 2019 (PPI-OT): On the invitation of the Government of Japan, President Dr. Arif Alvi will be visiting Japan from 20-24 October 2019 to attend the enthronement ceremony of His Majesty Emperor Naruhito. The ceremony is expected to be attended by a large number of Heads of State/Government.

During the visit, the President will meet the Japanese political leadership and interact with representatives of important Japanese companies having investment in Pakistan. Pakistan and Japan are long-standing friends and partners. Japan is among the major foreign investors in Pakistan and a significant export destination for Pakistani products.

Pakistan-Japan cooperative ties have been on an upward trajectory, with a huge potential for further collaboration in myriad fields such as economic, trade, commercial, investment, IT, agriculture, human resource development and tourism. Apart from being a key economic partner of Pakistan, Japan has made important contributions in supporting Pakistan’s socio-economic development efforts over the years. The visit by the President will further cement the friendly relations between the two countries and help strengthen bilateral cooperation in diverse areas.

For more information, contact:
Spokesman
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Government of Pakistan
Tell: +92-51-9205494
Fax: +92-51-9204202
Cell: +92-336-5644459
Website: www.mofa.gov.pk