ISSI hosts Japanese envoy: Pakistan-Japan relations get a boost

By Ikram Ullah Joyia

Islamabad: The Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) welcomed Ambassador Takeshi Akahori, Senior Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, for an exchange of views on bilateral, regional, and international issues. The Japanese delegation included senior officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Embassy of Japan in Islamabad.

The meeting emphasized the significance of Pakistan-Japan relations, anchored in mutual respect, long-standing friendship, and a shared commitment to regional peace and prosperity. Both sides highlighted the potential for enhanced cooperation in trade, investment, climate change, energy, technology, and people-to-people exchanges.

The discussions focused on:

Bilateral Cooperation: Enhancing trade, investment, and technological partnerships

Regional Issues: Exchanging views on developments in South Asia, Asia-Pacific, and Afghanistan

Global Matters: Perspectives on major power relations and the evolving global order

The session concluded with a reaffirmation of the mutual desire to strengthen Pakistan-Japan relations in all dimensions, underscoring the enduring relevance of bilateral partnership in the evolving regional and global context.