Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Dr. Tariq Fazal Chaudhary, on Thursday met with senior officials from the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, including Masakatsu Morotani, Director of the Southwest Asia Division and Ayako Shimizu, Senior Deputy Director.
Dr. Tariq reaffirms Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening ties with Japan
ISLAMABAD, Mar 26 (APP): Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Dr. Tariq Fazal Chaudhary, on Thursday met with senior officials from the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, including Masakatsu Morotani, Director of the Southwest Asia Division and Ayako Shimizu, Senior Deputy Director.
Welcoming the delegation, Dr. Tariq Fazal highlighted the long-standing and cordial relations between Pakistan and Japan.
He reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to working closely with the Japanese government to further expand bilateral ties.
The Japanese officials appreciated the Minister’s remarks, emphasizing that both countries would continue to enhance cooperation across all sectors and work jointly for mutual progress.
During discussions on the regional situation, the minister said that Pakistan fully supports all diplomatic efforts and negotiations aimed at ending the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
He added that the Prime Minister of Pakistan, in a statement on X, had expressed the country’s readiness to host meaningful and result-oriented talks with the consent of the United States and Iran to seek a comprehensive solution.
This initiative reflects Pakistan’s voluntary commitment to de-escalating the conflict, with active roles being played by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, and Chief of Defense Forces Field Marshal General Asim Munir.
The Japanese officials commended Pakistan’s efforts in promoting regional peace, stating that Japan is also prepared to contribute to an early resolution of the conflict and expressing a shared desire for the swift stabilisation of the global economic situation.
