STAFF REPORTER
Japanese Senior Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, Kanasugi Kenji called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa here on Friday. The visiting dignitary appreciated Pakistan’s contributions for conflict prevention in the region and pledged to keep working for better relations between the two countries, an Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) press release said. During the meeting matters of mutual interests, overall regional situation and bilateral cooperation in various fields were discussed. Meanwhile, Senior Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, Kanasugi Kenji on Friday visited Taxila Museum and archaeological sites nearby. During the visit, Kanasugi admired the rich cultural heritage of ancient Gandhara civilization in Taxila, which is an attraction for the tourists and has huge potential for religious tourism. According to a press release issued by the embassy of Japan here Friday, the Government of Japan recognizes importance of cultural heritage and attaches great value to its preservation and continues to support Pakistan in this area. The Japan Government had provided equipment worth millions of rupees for archaeological research, maintaining and upgrading the facilities needed to preserve the cultural heritage in Pakistan. The Embassy recognizes that this visit shows our continued support for Pakistan’s cultural heritage including Taxila museum, archaeological and Buddhism heritage sites. The Embassy also expects that this support by the Government of Japan will contribute to further promote the religious tourism in Pakistan as is envisioned by the Prime Minister Imran Khan.
