ISLAMABAD: In order to enhance cooperation in the aviation sector Pakistan and Japan on Thursday agreed to increase the number of flights between the two countries.
The decision was taken during a meeting between Japanese Ambassador Kuninori Matsuda and Federal Minister for Aviation Division Ghulam Sarwar.
The enhancement of flight numbers will boost opportunities for the business community of both countries, said an official handout issued after the meeting.
Both sides emphasized to have a mutual cooperation in the field of aviation, it added. Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) currently operates two flights a week to Tokyo.
Aviation minister informed the ambassador about the capabilities of Pakistan’s Airports Security Force. He sought cooperation between airport security forces of the two countries.
Minister told the ambassador that the up-gradation of flood forecasting of Lai-Nullah in Rawalpindi under Government of Japan’s grant-in-aid is under process and would be submitted to the Japan Embassy after completion of formalities.
The Ambassador expressed his grief at the loss of more than 100 lives in an air crash near Karachi airport on 22nd May this year.
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