Ambassador Farukh Amil (فاروق عامل) called on Governor Mr. Hiroshi Ogawa of Fukuoka Prefecture to promote educational, cultural and economic relations between Pakistan and Japan. The Governor highlighted the economic and political significance of Fukuoka Prefecture. He emphasized the exchange of delegations between the two countries that could open new avenues of cooperation adding that the people of Fukuoka would be interested in the art and culture of Pakistan.
While underlining the longstanding friendship between the people of Pakistan and Japan, the Ambassador expressed his deep appreciation to the people and the Government of Japan for their unconditional assistance over the years to build infrastructure in Pakistan and in particular help during natural calamities. He hoped that Japan would remain a steady partner in development, Fukuoka, as a modern major economic hub, had much to offer in cooperative ventures with Pakistan. He emphasized that the exchange of scholars and students must be encouraged to strengthen the traditional relationship between the coming generations. The Ambassador invited the Governor to visit Pakistan. The Consul Osaka also accompanied the Ambassador.
The Ambassador also called on the Deputy Mayor Mr. Atsuhito Sadakari to apprise him about the economic potential of Pakistan and its cultural connection to Japan. He emphasized that frequent exchange of educational and trade delegations would be productive for both countries. Mr. Sadakari thanked the Ambassador for visiting Fukuoka - the main cultural, educational and economic hub of Western Japan.
