Quetta Sep 2: Governor Balochistan Jaffar Khan Mandokhel said that it is gratifying that Pakistan and Japan are developing close and cordial relations as time passes and the people of Balochistan have special respect for the Japanese in their minds. On one hand, if Japan is enlightening the world with the latest technology, on the other hand, Japan is also actively serving the suffering humanity in times of difficulty. Japan has provided special assistance to the people of Balochistan in terms of natural disasters and infrastructure development. Notable cooperation and partnership include the construction of the world’s second largest steel bridge at DG Khan Rakni Barkhan Road, Fort Munroe, construction of Wadh to Kararo Road, vehicles and containers for Quetta Metropolitan Corporation, donation of modern medical equipment to Bolan Medical Hospital, teacher capacity building program and establishment of a special educational institution for deaf & dumb children in Quetta city, etc. He expressed these views while talking to Honorary Consul General of Japan Syed Nadeem Shah and Director Japan Consulate Israr Adeel at the Governor House, Quetta. On this occasion, Governor Balochistan Jaffar Khan Mandokhel said that the Higher Education Sector in Balochistan is developing rapidly. In this regard, Japan’s experience and technology can provide better support and guidance. Scholarships for university students and especially collaboration and guidance between Japanese industries and public sector universities of Balochistan will have a positive impacts on the economy and education of the entire province. Governor Mandokhel said that lucrative investment opportunities await Japanese investors across Balochistan from Gwadar to Zhob. We warmly welcome Japanese investment and invite them to take full advantage of the available opportunities. The present government is committed to providing all possible protection to all investors. He said that Balochistan is proud of of a long coastal belt that can provide extensive opportunities for Japanese investment in the development of fisheries. There is vast potential for the development of fisheries on the coastal belt. With Japanese investment in the fisheries sectorb particulary, we will be able to meet the needs of numerous countries, which will strengthen and stabilize the province’s economic system.
