Friday, January 16, 2026

Pakistan shifting from Trade-based Engagement to investment-led cooperation, Rana Ihsan

Pak–Japan Private Sector Business Dialogue Tokyo

Tokyo  :   10th Pakistan–Japan Private Sector Business Dialogue was held  in Tokyo with the participation of business leaders and institutions from both countries.

The Dialogue was co-chaired by Murtaza Mandviwalla, Chairman, Pakistan–Japan Business Forum (PJBF), and  Akira Terakawa, Chairman, Japan–Pakistan Business Co-operation Committee (JPBCC). A 26-member PJBF business delegation participated in the Dialogue, reflecting strong private-sector interest from Pakistan, with the active support and facilitation of JPBCC.

Abdul Hameed, Ambassador of Pakistan to Japan, welcomed participants and highlighted the importance of trust, continuity, and practical cooperation in strengthening bilateral business ties.

The keynote address was delivered by Rana Ihsan Afzal Khan, Coordinator to the Prime Minister of Pakistan on Commerce and Industry, who outlined Pakistan’s focus on moving from trade-based engagement toward investment-led cooperation and joint value chains, grounded in standards, reliability, and phased implementation.

Dialogue enabled open and practical exchanges across key sectors and reaffirmed the shared commitment of both sides to long-term business collaboration.

Field Correspondent Sohail Majeed
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Sohail Majeed is a Special Correspondent at The Diplomatic Insight. He has twelve plus years of experience in journalism & reporting. He covers International Affairs, Diplomacy, UN, Sports, Climate Change, Economy, Technology, and Health.

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