FM Bilawal arrives in Tokyo on official visit

Bilawal's trip aimed at seeking 'revival of leadership-level contacts'

TOKYO:

Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari arrived in Tokyo on Saturday for an official visit at the invitation of the Japanese government.

Upon arrival, he was received by Pakistan’s Ambassador to Japan Raza Bashir Tarar, officials from Japan's foreign ministry and a large number of Pakistan community members, a Foreign Office spokesperson said in a press release.

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The foreign minister’s visit signals the revival of leadership-level contacts with Japan after a considerable hiatus, a statement issued by the foreign ministry said.

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During the visit, the foreign minister will hold delegation-level talks with his Japanese counterpart Yoshimasa Hayashi, the spokesperson, in an earlier press statement, said.

Foreign Minister Bilawal will call on Prime Minister of Japan Fumio Kishida, besides, he will also hold a meeting with the National Security Advisor of Japan Takeo Akiba.

The foreign minister will also deliver a talk at the Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI), which is a renowned think tank of Japan.

“Pakistan and Japan enjoy a long-standing time-tested relationship characterized by warmth, cordiality and commonality of views on issues,” it was added.

During his stay, Bilawal is also expected to interact with senior officials and executives representing prominent business houses and entities related to the import of Pakistani labour power to Japan.