Islamabad, June 17, 2014, Pakistan and Japan are good by trading partner & the bi-lateral relationship will grow under the leadership of Prime Minister, Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif. The present government is focusing on creating business & investment friendly policies. This was stated by Mr.  Awais Ahmad Khan Laghari Chairman Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs National Assembly, welcoming Mr. Mitsuyoshi Kawasaki, Chief Representative of JICA. While Briefing Mr. Mitsuyoshi Kawasaki, about the achievement of the Standing Committee Mr. Laghari said that the Standing Committee is now operating as a think tank for the government of Pakistan on the issue relating the Foreign Policy. It advises the government on issues of relationship of major contributions and its views and taking seriously by the government. All major parties are represented by the senior parliamentarians.

The government of Pakistan is looking for building constructive relationship with the donor’s country which contributed to the economy. The need to be recognized by the civil society and by the government, Mr. Laghari appreciated the contribution & Cooperation of JICA fund in Pakistan.

In his remarks Mr. Mitsuyoshi Kawasaki said that Pakistan & JICA enjoy 60 years of Cooperation. JICA wishes to bring Japanese technology to Pakistan & focus technology operation for big project simply for power &agriculture sector. The Japanese add agencies invested more than 50 million US $ in the power sector and also contributed 50 million US $ for Polio eradication through     W.H.O.

Mr. Laghari while highlighting the visionary leadership of the Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. Said the 1st year of government has strengthened the business & Economy in the country. The Prime Minister is taking personal interest in empowering the youth and women along with other marginalized section of the society.

According to Mr. Mitsuyoshi Kawasaki, Japanese is single donor to Pakistan and gives special importance to its operation in Pakistan. Both sides agreed to hold a seminar in Islamabad attended by the JICA & Members of National Assembly Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs. In order to attract more Japanese investment in Pakistan Mr. Laghari lead special emphasis community participation in development in Micro-Financing schemes at gross roots level and Rural Areas need to be developed.