ISLAMABAD, June 18 (APP): Ambassador of Japan Chihiro Atsumi on Friday called on Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Tariq Majeed, at Joint Staff Headquarters. During the meeting they discussed matters pertaining to regional security situation, bilateral cooperation and other issues of mutual interest.
General Tariq highlighted the importance of Pakistan - Japan relations and said that Pakistan is cognizant of the constructive role played by Japan in Global and Asian affairs for the peace, progress and stability.
He also appreciated the consistent Japanese engagement in economic and infrastructure development of Pakistan.
Chairman JCSC suggested the holding of defence and security dialogue between Pakistan and Japan on regular basis for further enhancement of military to military ties.
He said that we need to strengthen the defence collaboration in diverse fields, especially training cooperation, defence trade and defence industrial joint ventures.
Chihiro Atsumi appreciated the achievements and sacrifices of Pakistan in eradication of terrorism and assured continued assistance by Japan in socio economic development of Pakistan especially in Malakand and other areas of FATA.
