PM Shehbaz Assures Full Support to Japanese Investors

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening diplomatic and economic ties with Japan, assuring full support to Japanese investors and financial institutions. He made these remarks during a meeting with Mr. Taro Kato, Director General of the Mining and Metal Finance Department at the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC), who called on him in Islamabad.

The Prime Minister emphasized that Pakistan holds immense potential in agriculture, information technology, textiles, and other industrial sectors where Japanese expertise and advanced technology can play a transformative role. He assured that the government would provide all possible facilities to Japanese investors and banks to ensure a safe and business-friendly environment.

Shehbaz Sharif underlined that international financial institutions and foreign investors are increasingly showing interest in Pakistan’s major economic and development projects. He highlighted that Pakistan’s competitive labor market provides unique advantages, making the country an attractive destination for investment.

Mr. Taro Kato expressed Japan’s strong interest in expanding cooperation, noting that Japanese banks and investors are eager to participate in Pakistan’s economic growth. He thanked the government and people of Pakistan for their hospitality and reaffirmed Japan’s commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation.