Summary Nawaz Sharif sheds light on investment opportunities between Pakistan, Japan
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif met Japanese envoy Takashi Kurai in federal capital on Wednesday, reported Dunya News.
PM Nawaz said that Pakistan considers itself a close friend and trade partner of Japan who cooperated in Operation Zarb-e-Azb against terrorism to ensure peace. “We are hopeful that Japan will review the decision of including Pakistan in its travel advisory list”, he expressed hoped.
The premier asked Japan to consider a three to four year tariff exemption for Pakistani textile products. The move will facilitate the country’s struggling textile industry.
He suggested that there are plenty of investment opportunities between Japan and Pakistan in the fields of trade, energy and infrastructure development. “Both countries need to sign bilateral free trade agreements”, he said. Nawaz Sharif stated that he will welcome the investment by Japanese companies in Pakistani industry.
On the other hand, Japanese ambassador praised economic growth in Pakistan. He said that Pakistan has become a suitable country for business in the sight of Japan.
