The two sides agreed to conduct language skills assessment tests for Japanese language in Pakistan.


Tokyo: Pakistan and Japan agreed to further deepen their bilateral cooperation in diverse fields including trade, investment and Information Technology, Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Monday stated at a joint press conference along with his Japanese counterpart Hayashi Yoshimasa in Tokyo.
Bilawal said: “The two sides also agreed to enhance cooperation in mutually beneficial people to people contact, human resource development, tourism and agriculture sectors”.
The Foreign Minister added that Pakistan and Japan have further agreed to explore avenues for working together on targeted programs in domains of solarization, desalination, water purification and rebuilding of housing structure in the flood affected areas of Pakistan.
The two sides agreed to conduct language skills assessment tests for Japanese language in Pakistan to facilitate export of skilled workforce.
“We have also deliberated on scores of joint ventures by Japanese enterprise in Pakistan,” Bilawal Bhutto Zardari further said.
He continued to say Pakistan and Japan have cordial relations and are longstanding friends and share special bond, based on deep rooted linkages that go far in history and time.
The federal minister also added that people of Pakistan carry deep sentiments of warmth and affection for Japan and its people.
FM further stated: “Pakistan attaches high importance to its relationship with Japan as both countries have also stood with each other in times of need”.
On the occasion, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari expressed his gratitude to his Japanese counterpart for hosting him and his delegation.

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