A six member delegation of Rotary Club of Chigasaki-Chuo led by Mr. Takeshi Ikegame former President and Assistant Governor and Mr Kenichi Shimizu Current President of Rotary Club of Chigasaki called on Ambassador Farukh Amil at the Embassy to discuss issues of mutual importance particularly polio eradication. The President briefed on the efforts of Rotary Club in various disciplines across the world in general and Pakistan in particular.
The Ambassador warmly welcomed the delegation and assured his continuing full support to the Rotary Club in carrying out its positive and constructive work in different parts of Pakistan. Highlighting Pakistan’s efforts, progress, and commitment toward polio eradication he stated that polio elimination continued to be a national emergency with renewed commitment and political will of the Government at all level. He also expressed the hope that polio would soon be eliminated from the world with help of all stakeholders and international community.
Whilst recalling the visit of Parliamentary Task Force on Polio to Pakistan in October 2015 the Ambassador appreciated Japan’s contribution and support to Pakistan especially in difficult issues such as natural disasters and health crises.
Embassy of Pakistan, Tokyo
PR #54/2016
06 October 2016