Mayor assures CG Japanese firms to receive cooperation for investments in Karachi

The Consul General of Japan, Hattori Masaru, met with Karachi Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab at the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation’s head office on Friday morning.

During the meeting, they discussed matters of mutual interest, with the consul general inviting the mayor to attend the Japan Festival as chief guest, scheduled for November 2024.

Mayor Wahab warmly welcomed Consul General Masaru to the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation, highlighting the longstanding, friendly relations between Pakistan and Japan. He noted the Japanese government’s continued interest in Pakistan’s development and prosperity, particularly commending the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for its contributions to several development projects in Karachi, which have positively impacted the city’s infrastructure.

The mayor emphasised the significance of Japanese culture and its appreciation among Karachi’s citizens. He mentioned that the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation is committed to promoting cultural and educational activities from various countries and offered full support for organising a cultural programme for Japan at the Frere Hall.

During the meeting, Mayor Wahab assured the consul general that Japanese companies would receive full cooperation for investments in Karachi, which offers attractive opportunities for foreign investment. The government is making every possible effort to promote such investment, and future relations between Pakistan and Japan are anticipated to grow even more stable and amicable.