Pakistan and Japan have significant opportunities to expand trade, says PM Shehbaz

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said Pakistan and Japan have considerable potential to increase bilateral trade stressing that the government private sector and Pakistani community living in Japan should work together to make the most of these opportunities.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said Pakistan and Japan have considerable potential to increase bilateral trade stressing that the government private sector and Pakistani community living in Japan should work together to make the most of these opportunities.

In an exclusive conversation at the Prime Minister’s House Shehbaz said Pakistan attaches great importance to its relations with Japan. He noted that overseas Pakistanis living in Japan could play an important role in strengthening ties between the two countries and expanding commercial cooperation.

Discussing vehicle imports the prime minister said the government had allowed the commercial import of quality vehicles to improve public access to better options. He explained that inspection in the exporting country and verification in Pakistan had been made mandatory to ensure vehicles meet the required standards.

According to Shehbaz these measures are intended to make high-quality vehicles available to consumers at reasonable prices while maintaining quality standards.

The prime minister also described young people as one of Pakistan’s most valuable assets. He encouraged them to pursue higher education develop professional skills and work hard saying these efforts could contribute not only to their personal success but also to the country’s development and prosperity.

Commenting on the economic situation Shehbaz said the government was working to put the economy on a path of improvement despite challenges in the global environment. He acknowledged the difficulties faced by the public and said the government was providing fuel subsidies to offer relief.

He also highlighted ongoing efforts in the healthcare sector saying the government was working to ensure that people could access quality medical treatment without charge.

The prime minister’s remarks underline the importance of stronger economic engagement between Pakistan and Japan with cooperation from businesses and overseas Pakistanis seen as an important part of efforts to expand trade and investment ties.