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4-6-17, Minami-Azabu Minato-ku Tokyo, 106-0047 – Tel: 0 Sportec-2018, the premier sports goods and wear exhibition was inaugurated in an impressive ceremony at Tokyo. Besides other dignitaries, Ambassador Asad M. Khan also attended the inaugural ceremony. About 30 Pakistani companies participated in, Sportec 2018 Tokyo which was held from 25 th to 27 th July, 2018. The Pakistani exhibitors represent all the major sports goods sectors of Pakistan including footballs, boxing gloves, footwear, leather gloves for other sports, marshal arts uniforms, sports and casual wear. The A P th d in p e th T P S la e p fi 1. Pakistani companies participates in Sport 3. Photo Exhibition on Pakistan Held at Tak Centre PAKISTANI COM 035421-7741 & Fax: 03-54213610 – Email: [email protected] - W Ambassador also visited the Pakistani pavilion and appreciated he efforts of the Pakistani delegates in displaying their items n a presentable manner. The participation of the Pakistani exhibitors has been supported by he Embassy of Pakistan and Trade Development Authority of Pakistan. Sportec now in its 10 th Year is the argest sports goods and wear exhibition whereas Pakistan is participating in the event for the irst time. Pakista significa host a near fu World Paralym World exhibitio opportu goods m showca market boom i major s IN THIS NEWSLETTER tec 2018 2. Ambassador Khan Addressed S Sportec-2018 kanawa Civic 4. Public Diplomacy MPANIES PARTICIPATES IN SPORTEC Website: www.pakistanembassytokyo.com an’s participation also carries ance as Japan is due to number of key events in uture including the Rugby Cup 2019, Olympics / mpics 2020 and Kansai Games 2021. Hence the on is a very good unity for the Pakistani sports manufacturing companies to ase their products in a that is expecting a further in the wake of forthcoming sporting events. Seminar on the Sidelines of C - 2018

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Page 1: PAKISTANI COMPANIES PARTICIPATES IN SPORTEC - 2018 · sacred religious and historical places, seasonal variations, unique arts and crafts, rich traditions and a variety of delicious

4-6-17, Minami-Azabu Minato-ku Tokyo, 106-0047 – Tel: 035421-7741 & Fax: 03-54213610 – Email: [email protected] - Website: www.pakistanembassytokyo.com

Sportec-2018, the premier sportsgoods and wear exhibition wasinaugurated in an impressiveceremony at Tokyo. Besides other

dignitaries, Ambassador Asad M.Khan also attended the inauguralceremony. About 30 Pakistanicompanies participated in, Sportec2018 Tokyo which was held from25th to 27thJuly, 2018. ThePakistani exhibitors represent allthe major sports goods sectors ofPakistan including footballs, boxinggloves, footwear, leather gloves forother sports, marshal arts uniforms,sports and casual wear. The

Ambassador also visited thePakistani pavilion and appreciatedthe efforts of the Pakistanidelegates in displaying their items

in a presentable manner. Theparticipation of the Pakistaniexhibitors has been supported bythe Embassy of Pakistan andTrade Development Authority ofPakistan.

Sportec now in its 10th Year is thelargest sports goods and wearexhibition whereas Pakistan isparticipating in the event for thefirst time.

Pakistan’s participation also carriessignificance as Japan is due tohost a number of key events innear future including the Rugby

World Cup 2019, Olympics /Paralympics 2020 and KansaiWorld Games 2021. Hence theexhibition is a very goodopportunity for the Pakistani sportsgoods manufacturing companies toshowcase their products in amarket that is expecting a furtherboom in the wake of forthcomingmajor sporting events.

IN THIS NEWSLETTER1. Pakistani companies participates in Sportec 2018 2. Ambassador Khan Addressed Seminar on the Sidelines of

Sportec-20183. Photo Exhibition on Pakistan Held at Takanawa Civic

Centre4. Public Diplomacy

PAKISTANI COMPANIES PARTICIPATES IN SPORTEC - 2018

4-6-17, Minami-Azabu Minato-ku Tokyo, 106-0047 – Tel: 035421-7741 & Fax: 03-54213610 – Email: [email protected] - Website: www.pakistanembassytokyo.com

Sportec-2018, the premier sportsgoods and wear exhibition wasinaugurated in an impressiveceremony at Tokyo. Besides other

dignitaries, Ambassador Asad M.Khan also attended the inauguralceremony. About 30 Pakistanicompanies participated in, Sportec2018 Tokyo which was held from25th to 27thJuly, 2018. ThePakistani exhibitors represent allthe major sports goods sectors ofPakistan including footballs, boxinggloves, footwear, leather gloves forother sports, marshal arts uniforms,sports and casual wear. The

Ambassador also visited thePakistani pavilion and appreciatedthe efforts of the Pakistanidelegates in displaying their items

in a presentable manner. Theparticipation of the Pakistaniexhibitors has been supported bythe Embassy of Pakistan andTrade Development Authority ofPakistan.

Sportec now in its 10th Year is thelargest sports goods and wearexhibition whereas Pakistan isparticipating in the event for thefirst time.

Pakistan’s participation also carriessignificance as Japan is due tohost a number of key events innear future including the Rugby

World Cup 2019, Olympics /Paralympics 2020 and KansaiWorld Games 2021. Hence theexhibition is a very goodopportunity for the Pakistani sportsgoods manufacturing companies toshowcase their products in amarket that is expecting a furtherboom in the wake of forthcomingmajor sporting events.

IN THIS NEWSLETTER1. Pakistani companies participates in Sportec 2018 2. Ambassador Khan Addressed Seminar on the Sidelines of

Sportec-20183. Photo Exhibition on Pakistan Held at Takanawa Civic

Centre4. Public Diplomacy

PAKISTANI COMPANIES PARTICIPATES IN SPORTEC - 2018

4-6-17, Minami-Azabu Minato-ku Tokyo, 106-0047 – Tel: 035421-7741 & Fax: 03-54213610 – Email: [email protected] - Website: www.pakistanembassytokyo.com

Sportec-2018, the premier sportsgoods and wear exhibition wasinaugurated in an impressiveceremony at Tokyo. Besides other

dignitaries, Ambassador Asad M.Khan also attended the inauguralceremony. About 30 Pakistanicompanies participated in, Sportec2018 Tokyo which was held from25th to 27thJuly, 2018. ThePakistani exhibitors represent allthe major sports goods sectors ofPakistan including footballs, boxinggloves, footwear, leather gloves forother sports, marshal arts uniforms,sports and casual wear. The

Ambassador also visited thePakistani pavilion and appreciatedthe efforts of the Pakistanidelegates in displaying their items

in a presentable manner. Theparticipation of the Pakistaniexhibitors has been supported bythe Embassy of Pakistan andTrade Development Authority ofPakistan.

Sportec now in its 10th Year is thelargest sports goods and wearexhibition whereas Pakistan isparticipating in the event for thefirst time.

Pakistan’s participation also carriessignificance as Japan is due tohost a number of key events innear future including the Rugby

World Cup 2019, Olympics /Paralympics 2020 and KansaiWorld Games 2021. Hence theexhibition is a very goodopportunity for the Pakistani sportsgoods manufacturing companies toshowcase their products in amarket that is expecting a furtherboom in the wake of forthcomingmajor sporting events.

IN THIS NEWSLETTER1. Pakistani companies participates in Sportec 2018 2. Ambassador Khan Addressed Seminar on the Sidelines of

Sportec-20183. Photo Exhibition on Pakistan Held at Takanawa Civic

Centre4. Public Diplomacy

PAKISTANI COMPANIES PARTICIPATES IN SPORTEC - 2018

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4-6-17, Minami-Azabu Minato-ku Tokyo, 106-0047 – Tel: 035421-7741 & Fax: 03-54213610 – Email: [email protected] - Website: www.pakistanembassytokyo.com2

Ambassador Asad M. Khanaddressed a seminar titled“Emerging Pakistan” on thesidelines of Sportec -2018Exhibition being currently heldin Tokyo. The Ambassadoridentified two informationdeficit that were intended tobe addressed through theseminar i.e lack of

familiarization of Pakistan’ssports industry about thepotential and opportunities inthe sports sector of Japan andsheer lack of information in

Japan about the potentialquality and capacity of sportsgoods industry of Pakistan.However, he added that theparticipation of 30 companiesfrom Pakistan in Sportec-2018would help address both thedeficits. The Ambassadorexpressed confidence thatPakistani companies would

avail thisopportunity toestablish businesscontacts in Japanand footer a newrelationship with theconcerned businessentities.Ambassador Khanhighlighted the factthat Sportec-2018 isbeing held at animportant junctureas Japan preparesfor a series of keyinternational sportsevents whichincludes RugbyWorld Cup 2019,Olympics /Paralympics 2020and Kansai WorldGames 2021.

Hence, the Exhibition is animportant opportunity for thePakistani sports goodsmanufacturing companies to

showcase their products in amarket that is expecting afurther boom in the wake offorthcoming major sportingevents.

Mr. Masao Otsuka,JICA/TDAP Advisor also gavea detailed presentation on thesports industry of Pakistanand the potential it has toincrease exports. He identifiedskilled and rich labor forces,cheap raw materials, costcompetitiveness, flexibleproduction system and owner– operated companies asstrong points of Pakistan’ssports industry. However, he

added that the industry needsto address to the weak pointsof lack of designs, lack ofproduct varieties andresponse to large scale orders.

AMBASSADOR KHAN ADDRESSED SEMINAR ON THE SIDELINES OF SPORTEC-2018

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4-6-17, Minami-Azabu Minato-ku Tokyo, 106-0047 – Tel: 035421-7741 & Fax: 03-54213610 – Email: [email protected] - Website: www.pakistanembassytokyo.com

In collaboration with TakanawaCivic Centre, Minato City theEmbassy held the second of theseries of photo exhibitions titled“Journey through Pakistan: ALand of Many Wonders:Honourable Seishro Eto,President Pakistan-JapanParliamentary Friendship League

and Member House ofRepresentatives inaugurated theexhibition. Speaking on theoccasion, the Ambassadorreferred to Pakistan as one ofthose few countries in the worldthat is blessed with a diverseinventory of attractions whichinclude some of the oldestcivilizations in the world, exquisitescenic beauty, splendid

mountains and highest peaks,sacred religious and historicalplaces, seasonal variations,unique arts and crafts, richtraditions and a variety ofdelicious cuisine.

The Ambassador alsoappreciated the facilitation and

professional help extended byMinato City in holding theExhibition and hoped for futurecollaboration as well.

In his remarks Honorable Mr.Seishiro Eto stated that Pakistanis bestowed upon with fascinatingnatural beauty where the touristattractions including highmountains like K-2, vast deserts,

beautiful valleys and diversity inrich culture makes it a perfectdestination tourism. Heunderscored the importance ofthe exhibition which he termed asan important opportunity forJapanese people to know aboutPakistan and deepen thisunderstanding of the culture and

people of Pakistan. Commentingon Japan-Pakistan relations, Mr.Eto referred it as cordial andfriendly in all fields with specialreference to diplomatic, economicand culture linkages. Heexpressed that futurecollaboration between the twocountries would furtherstrengthen the bilateral relations.

PHOTO EXHIBITION ON PAKISTAN HELD AT TAKANAWA CIVIC CENTRE

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4-6-17, Minami-Azabu Minato-ku Tokyo, 106-0047 – Tel: 035421-7741 & Fax: 03-54213610 – Email: [email protected] - Website: www.pakistanembassytokyo.com

Ambassador Khan met Hiroshi Ueno Sensei, MrNorio Nakamura, Member Gunma Prefectural

Assembly & Masumi Shimizu, President NipponAcademy to discuss matters of mutual interest.

Ambassador Asad M. Khan received World HistoryFoundation delegation led by Mr Kozo Fukumoto, its

Chairman & member Ms Keiko Ando

Ambassador met Mr Yoshio Suzuki, President OTIT,and his team to discussed avenues for human

resource development and cooperation throughTITP.

The Ambassador met Mr. Shigeo Matsutomi, new SVPof JITCO and discussed human resource development

cooperation between Japan and Pakistan.

Ambassador met Mr. Masashi Oshita, Vice Chairman/ Executive MD of Japan Auto Parts IndustriesAssociation and discussed possibilities of cooperation in the fields of auto parts manufacturing and human

resource development.

PUBLIC DIPLOMACY

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4-6-17, Minami-Azabu Minato-ku Tokyo, 106-0047 – Tel: 035421-7741 & Fax: 03-54213610 – Email: [email protected] - Website: www.pakistanembassytokyo.com

Ambassador Khan met Mr. Kuniharu Nakamura,Chairman of Japan Foreign Trade Council (JFTC) &

Chairman Sumitomo Corporation to discuss businessprospects & possibilities in Pakistan.

Ambassador Khan met the NHA delegation visitingJapan on the invitation of JICA .

The Ambassador met Mr. Daisuke Murata President& CEO of Murata Machinery, & Chairman of Japan

Textile Machinery Association to discussbusiness/investment prospects possibilities and

human resource development .

Ambassador met J-league Chairman, Mr. MitsuruMurai at the JFA House. The two sides discussed

ways of promoting soccer collaboration & presentedmade in Pakistan “Telstar”, the official soccer ball of

FIFA 2018 World Cup.

Ambassador Khan welcomed Iijima Machi residents led by its former Mayor Kosaka san to the Embassy alongwith City Assembly member Hashiba san. The Ambassador spoke to them about the people, culture and

traditions of Pakistan

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4-6-17, Minami-Azabu Minato-ku Tokyo, 106-0047 – Tel: 035421-7741 & Fax: 03-54213610 – Email: [email protected] - Website: www.pakistanembassytokyo.com

The Sakura Science Program participants from Pakistan visited the Embassy together with Mr MitsuhiroNemoto, Dir Japan Science & Tech Agency. The Ambassador talked about the opportunities available in

Japan in the fields of science and technology etc.

Ashfaq Ahmad Khalil, Press Counsellor, visited Hiroshimia Shudo University and met its President TakanoriMikami Sensei. The Press Counsellor also interacted with the students and spoke to them on Pakistan. Thestudents showed keen interest to know about Pakistan’s geography, topography, people and traditions etc.

besides discussing at length the bilateral relations between Pakistan and Japan.

Prepared by Press Wing, Embassy of Pakistan, Tokyo