Special Economic Zones: President seeks Japanese investment

Zardari has asks Japanese investors benefit from investment opportunities in special economic zones of Pakistan.

ISLAMABAD:
President Asif Ali Zardari has asked Japanese investors to take benefit of investment opportunities in special economic zones of Pakistan.

He was talking to Japanese Ambassador in Pakistan Chihiro Atsumi, who called on the president at the President’s House.

Zardari said that Pakistan is a natural trade and energy corridor for central and west Asia, adding the government will ensure every facility and foolproof security to local and foreign investors.


He sought Japanese assistance in five broad areas, including trade, development, security, energy and institution-building.

The president expressed hope that his forthcoming visit to Japan will jack up bilateral cooperation and open up new areas for trade and investment.

Atsumi expressed hope that bilateral cooperation will touch new heights with increased trade and investment.

Published in The Express Tribune, February 8th, 2011.
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