President Dr. Arif Alvi has appreciated the efforts and contributions of Pakistani diaspora in Japan in promoting country's positive image.

He was addressing the Pakistani community in Japan at the Embassy of Pakistan in Tokyo.

The President said Pakistanis living in Japan have always contributed generously towards the national cause irrespective of political affiliations. Terming the overseas Pakistanis as country's greatest asset, he said government is striving hard for the welfare and betterment of Overseas Pakistanis and to involve them fully in the national development efforts and have taken a number of steps in this regard.

He said present political set up in Pakistan is people centric and its socio-economic agenda is aimed at bringing job opportunities and economic benefits to the people.

The President underscored that Pakistan was seeking a comprehensive partnership with Japan covering political, economic, security and cultural aspects, primarily focusing on enhancing cooperation in the areas of trade, investment, infrastructure development and human resource development.

Kiani/Abdul Rehman