CM Maryam Nawaz’s Japan Visit Gains Momentum with Key Diplomatic and Trade Meetings

Published on: Tue, 19 Aug 2025 | Source: Tokyo

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif is continuing her high-profile visit to Japan with a series of important meetings and institutional visits on the second day of her official tour. Her engagements highlight a strong focus on health cooperation, trade expansion, and diplomatic ties between Pakistan and Japan.

Focus on Health and Medical Cooperation

Maryam Nawaz is scheduled to visit the National Center for Global Health and Medicine as well as the Japan Institute of Health Security. Both visits are aimed at exploring joint initiatives in public health, emergency response, and medical research collaboration, reflecting Punjab’s growing interest in adopting advanced healthcare models.

Strengthening Trade and Investment Partnerships

The Chief Minister will also head to the headquarters of the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), where she is expected to hold talks on trade diversification, investment opportunities, and industrial growth in Punjab. Her discussions will likely cover areas such as automobile manufacturing, technology transfer, and sustainable business practices.

High-Level Diplomatic Engagements

A significant part of her agenda includes a formal meeting with Japan’s Senior Vice Minister for International Affairs, focusing on boosting economic diplomacy and bilateral cooperation. She will also meet the Chairman of the Japan-Pakistan Parliamentarians’ Friendship League, a vital platform that encourages parliamentary and people-to-people exchanges.

Corporate and Industrial Visits

In Tokyo’s Chiyoda-ku district, Maryam Nawaz will meet Atlas Honda CEO Saquib Shirazi to review the company’s role in Pakistan’s auto industry and discuss future prospects. Later, she will tour Honda’s global headquarters in Akasaka, Minato-ku, where she will receive detailed briefings on the company’s innovations, future strategies, and technological advancements.

Formal Reception by Japanese Foreign Ministry

Concluding her day, the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs will host a formal dinner in honor of Maryam Nawaz and her delegation. This high-level reception underlines the strategic importance of Pakistan-Japan relations, signaling both nations’ commitment to stronger diplomatic, economic, and cultural cooperation.