Karachi: Japanese Consul General Hattori Masaru met with Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab on Wednesday at the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation’s head office. The meeting focused on the installation of a pumping station at Hub Canal and explored areas of mutual cooperation between Japan and Pakistan.

According to Karachi Metropolitan Corporation, the gathering included the Deputy Consul General of Japan and Managing Director of Karachi Water Corporation Ahmed Ali Siddiqui. Mayor Wahab emphasized Japan’s role as a key partner in Pakistan, acknowledging its support for development projects and rehabilitation initiatives in Karachi, especially in Sindh. He encouraged further bilateral cooperation and invited Japanese investors to explore investment opportunities in the city.

Discussions also centered around the importance of international cooperation in Karachi’s development and infrastructure enhancement. Mayor Wahab expressed hope for continued growth in the longstanding friendship between Pakistan and Japan, highlighting the potential for Japanese investment to boost economic activities in various city sectors. Both parties affirmed their commitment to strengthening ties and cooperation.