Pakistan, Japan vow to enhance efforts for regional peace

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COAS General Qamar Javed Bajwa met Sonoura Kentaro, Special Adviser for Foreign Affairs to Japan's President Shinzo Abe, on Monday. PHOTO: ISPR

ISLAMABAD:
Pakistan and Japan have reiterated their desire to enhance bilateral relations including efforts for peace and security in the region.

This resolve was expressed in a meeting between army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa and Sonoura Kentaro, Special Adviser for Foreign Affairs to Japan's President Shinzo Abe.

"During the meeting matters of mutual interest including overall regional security situation were discussed," read a statement issued by the military's media wing.

"Visiting dignitary appreciated and acknowledged Pakistan’s positive role in the region. Both reiterated the desire to further enhance bilateral relations including efforts for peace and security in the region," read the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) statement.

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Earlier on Monday, Kentaro met Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood in Islamabad.

The two held wide-ranging discussions on Pakistan-Japan relations and ways to further strengthen Tokyo and Islamabad's growing partnership in diverse fields.
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