ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif assured Japanese investors of providing all possible facilities as country looks to encourage foreign investment.

According to details, a delegation of Japanese investors called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif here and discussed matters related to investment in Pakistan.

Delegation of BPS Investment Group led by founder Takaji Tsuji expressed its interest to make an investment of $ one billion in different sectors of Pakistani economy.

PM appreciated decision of Japanese investors to invest in Pakistan and directed officials of Investment Board to take all necessary steps in this direction.

He welcomed Japanese investment as it would lead to progress and prosperity in country and would create employment. He assured all possible assistance of Pakistan government for investors.

He said Japan was a sincere friend of Pakistan and Pakistan valued its cooperation in Japan in various sectors.

Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhamad Asif, Minister for Investment Board Chaudhry Salik Hussain, Minister for Education Rana Tanvir Hussain, Special Assistant to Prime Minister Syed Tariq Fatimi and officials concerned attended meeting.

Published in The Daily National Courier, August, 13 2022

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