News Desk
Japanese Consul General Hattori Masaru met Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab on Wednesday at the head office of Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC).
The Mayor welcomed the Japanese delegation. Deputy Consul General of Japan and Managing Director Karachi Water Corporation Ahmed Ali Siddiqui were also present on the occasion.
During the meeting, matters relating to the installation of a pumping station at Hub Canal and areas of mutual cooperation were discussed.
Barrister Murtaza said that Japan is one of Pakistan’s key partners and a close friend. He appreciated Japan’s support for development projects and rehabilitation initiatives in Karachi, particularly in Sindh. Expressing gratitude to the Japanese government for its cooperation regarding Hub Canal, the Mayor said that bilateral cooperation between the two countries should be further strengthened. He also invited Japanese investors to explore investment opportunities in Karachi.
He said that international cooperation plays a significant role in the development of Karachi and the provision of essential facilities to its citizens. Support from friendly countries in development projects can help improve the city’s infrastructure and enhance the delivery of public services.
The Mayor expressed hope that the longstanding friendship and mutual cooperation between Pakistan and Japan would continue to grow in the future.
He said that Karachi offers extensive investment opportunities and that Japanese investors could play an important role in promoting economic activities by investing in various sectors of the city.
The meeting also included discussions on matters related to the installation of a pumping station at Hub Canal, which is significant for the city’s water supply system. Both sides expressed their commitment to further strengthening mutual ties and cooperation.