Japanese companies’ interest grows in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Japanese companies’ interest is growing in Pakistan due to the improved security situation, while some already operating in Pakistan are expanding their investment, said Ambassador of Japan in Pakistan Takashi Kurai at the annual meeting of the Pakistan-Japan Business Forum. Kurai said that the number and exposure of Japanese companies is increasing in Pakistan, but at a slower pace. Appreciating the policies of the government to spur economic growth, the ambassador said, “Favourable business environment is the key to promote foreign investment.” A high level policy dialogue will be held in Islamabad on April 26, 2018 where promotion of trade and investment between the two countries would come under discussion, he said. “Moreover, the government of Japan will continue to support infrastructure development in Pakistan.” Earlier, Pakistan-Japan Business Form Chairman Sohail P Ahmed presented a report regarding the activities of the forum in promoting business ties between the businessmen of the two countries. He also proposed to transform the business forum into a chamber of commerce and industry, as this would establish a relationship of trust.  

Published in The Express Tribune, April 21^st, 2018.

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