Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has emphasized on progress on cooperation in trade and commerce, education, human resource development and cultural spheres between Pakistan and Japan.

Talking to outgoing Ambassador of Japan Kuninori Matsuda in Islamabad on Monday, he expressed satisfaction on the progression of bilateral ties between the two countries.

He also appreciated Ambassador Matsuda's contribution in further strengthening them.

The Foreign Minister also lauded Japan's role as a development partner of Pakistan and highlighted the close cooperation between the two countries on major international and regional issues.

The Foreign Minister said that Pakistan is looking forward to continued deepening of bilateral relations built on solid bonds of cooperation and exceptional goodwill in all fields of mutual interest.