TOKYO: JAN 15 /DNA/: The 10th Pakistan–Japan Private Sector Business Dialogue was held today in Tokyo with the participation of business leaders and institutions from both countries.
The Dialogue was co-chaired by Mr. Murtaza Mandviwalla, Chairman, Pakistan–Japan Business Forum (PJBF), and Mr. Akira Terakawa, Chairman, Japan–Pakistan Business Co- operation Committee (JPBCC). A 26-member PJBF business delegation participated in the Dialogue, reflecting strong private-sector interest from Pakistan, with the active support and facilitation of JPBCC.
H.E. Mr. Abdul Hameed, Ambassador of Pakistan to Japan, welcomed participants and highlighted the importance of trust, continuity, and practical cooperation in strengthening bilateral business ties.
The keynote address was delivered by Mr. Rana Ihsan Afzal Khan, Coordinator to the Prime Minister of Pakistan on Commerce and Industry, who outlined Pakistan’s focus on moving from trade-based engagement toward investment-led cooperation and joint value chains, grounded in standards, reliability, and phased implementation.
The Dialogue enabled open and practical exchanges across key sectors and reaffirmed the shared commitment of both sides to long-term business collaboration.
