Japanese Ambassador Mitsuhiro said his province has shown a strong desire to partner with the Pakistani government in the rail and air sectors, Japan’s investment in Pakistan Railway.

During a meeting with Railways Minister Khawaja Saad Rafique, the envoy appreciated his ministry’s efforts to evacuate planes carrying Japanese passengers from Afghanistan.

Khawaja Saad Rafique said Japanese companies are always welcome to invest in Pakistan, for which they receive all possible support and cooperation.

He also thanked the ambassador for Japan’s plan to provide $ 7 million in emergency aid to flood victims.

Both sides discussed several mutual bilateral issues, including long-standing relations between Pakistan and Japan, characterized by cordiality and friendship. The minister said that Pakistan attaches great importance to its relations with Japan and wishes to further develop them in all areas of mutual interest Japan’s investment in Pakistan Railway, especially rail and air transport.

AMA Mitsuhiro expressed its deepest sympathy to the government and people of Pakistan for the devastation caused by the recent floods and its condolences for the loss of life due to the unprecedented monsoon rains in the country.