SIALKOT: Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan Mitsuhiro Wada said that his country is keen to boost trade ties and enhance trade volume with Pakistan. Addressing meeting of Sialkot exporters held at Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) here, he stressed need for making all-out sincere efforts to strengthen mutual trade ties between two countries.

Sialkot is famous for its production of soccer balls and others. Ambassador said that both nations had been supportive to each other and last year two countries celebrated 70th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations. He said that potential of Pakistan economy was huge and his country was interested in finding more opportunities. He said that 80 Japanese companies were doing business in Pakistan and 80,000 workers were working in these companies in Pakistan. He said that there were so many international competitive companies working in Sialkot. He said that famous prestigious companies including trading companies and logistic companies present here in meeting have very strong business network globally.

He said that his visit would promote new ways of cooperation between two countries. He showed keen interest in SCCI’s documentary ‘Sialkot, City of Progressive People’, which was screened during meeting.

SCCI President Abdul Ghafoor Malik said today’s visit was first visit of Japanese envoy to Sialkot Chamber after 2016. He said that top cricket and hockey brands hail from Sialkot and city produces sports goods, surgical instruments, textile apparel and leather goods for top brands of world. City could be termed ‘House of Brands’ and is open to trade with top in business.

Published in The Daily National Courier, September, 22 2023

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