Osaka (TDI): Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan arrived in Japan for some high-level engagements as well as to boost Pakistan Pavilion at the Osaka Expo, which commenced on April 13, 2025 and will continue till October 13, 2025.
Osaka Expo, also dubbed as World Fair, is a six months long expo centered on global exchange and dialogue, with country-specific pavilions; and provides a great opportunity for fostering new trade and investment ties.
Jam Kamal Khan’s Japan visit is aimed at strengthening economic, trade, and investment relations between Pakistan and Japan, and also attracting diverse markets via the Pakistan pavilion at the Expo.
The Minister was received at the Kansai International Airport by Pakistan’s Economic Minister, Director of Pakistan Pavilion, and Trade and Investment Counsellor.
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During his visit, the Minister will first grace his presence at the Expo and after visiting Pakistan pavilion, he will also interact with other pavilions set up by regional countries. He will also meet with the leadership of the Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition.
The Pakistan Pavilion is showcasing the country’s emerging sectors, traditional crafts, tourism attractions, and industrial strengths.
After pavilion visits, the Minister is scheduled to address a press conference, attend a diplomatic dinner at the Expo Salon, and engage in bilateral discussions with Japanese officials and business representatives.
Before undertaking this visit, earlier this month, the Minister received Japan’s Ambassador to Pakistan Akamatsu Shuichi to discuss strengthening trade relations and address long-standing tariff issues.
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The Minister proposed holding a dedicated Pakistan-Japan Business Forum to enhance bilateral commercial ties. He emphasized the urgent need to boost Pakistan’s exports to Japan, which have remained stagnant and are significantly lower than imports.
In FY 2023-24, bilateral trade stood at $1.33 billion, with Pakistan exporting only $194 million worth of goods to Japan, compared to $1.137 billion in imports.
Minister Kamal also stressed the importance of easing business travel through multiple-entry visas and encouraged Japanese investors to explore opportunities in Pakistan’s textile, leather, surgical, and seafood sectors.
He noted that Pakistan’s pavilion at Osaka Expo 2025, where it is participating in a Type-C pavilion, has received strong international appreciation.
Sohail Majeed
Sohail Majeed is a Special Correspondent at The Diplomatic Insight. He has twelve plus years of experience in journalism & reporting. He covers International Affairs, Diplomacy, UN, Sports, Climate Change, Economy, Technology, and Health.
