Tokyo: Ambassador Abdul Hameed met with members of the Japan-Pakistan Friendship League to bolster parliamentary cooperation between Pakistan and Japan. The meeting took place on May 26, 2026, with a focus on reinforcing bilateral relations, according to Press Information Department.

Chairman of the Friendship League, Mr. Seiji Maehara, welcomed Ambassador Hameed and emphasized the positive nature of the relations between the two countries. He expressed a desire to further strengthen ties. Ambassador Hameed highlighted the role of parliamentary diplomacy in fostering understanding and trust and recognized the Friendship League as a key platform for dialogue and cooperation.

The Ambassador outlined potential areas for collaboration, including information technology, digital transformation, renewable energy, agriculture, minerals, advanced manufacturing, human resource development, and infrastructure. He noted Pakistan’s young population, strategic location, and economic reforms as attractive factors for international partners and investors.

The meeting concluded with members of the Friendship League engaging with Ambassador Hameed, posing questions about enhancing bilateral relations and exploring business opportunities in Pakistan.