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1Ambassador Imtiaz Ahmad presents credentials to the Emperor of

1. Pakistan Mango FestivalJapan
3. Open House event at the Embassy to celebrate Eid-ul-Adha

3 DefenceandDayKashmir
SolidarityinDay
observed at the Embassy
5.
Defence
CelebratedEmbassy
7. Roadshow to promote Pakistan International
5 Federal
MinisterCupfor Energy,Omar Ayub
Khan attends
the LNG
Paraglidingand Kashmir
Premier
LeagueProducer Consumer Conference at Tokyo

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2Gathering to express solidarity with Kashmir at the2. Five
Day Pak-Japan Friendship Festival-2019Embassy

4. Meeting with Executive Advisor Marubeni Corp.
4 EventFederal
Energy Minister, Omar
Ayubattends 2nd6.
to observe
Kashmir
BlackDayKhanat Embassy.
Hydrogen
EnergyMinisterialConferenceinTokyo
8. Qawali Night held at Embassy
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Sideline meetings of Federal Minister for Energy, Omar
Ayub Khan.

PSAJ event at the Embassy to felicitate graduating students

Ambassador Imtiaz Ahmad presents credentials to the Emperor of Japan
Mr. Imtiaz Ahmad Pakistan’s Ambassador to Japan presented his credentials to His Majesty the Emperor ofJapan at an impressive and dignified ceremony held at the Imperial Palace on September 5, 2019.

Also present at the ceremony was Minister Incharge of Information Technology H.E. Takuya Hirai andSenior officials of the Pakistan Embassy including Deputy Chief of Mission Ali Anser Zaidi, Defence Attaché
Air Commodore Sheraz Ahmad Khan, Press Counsellor Ashfaq Ahmad Khalil, Head of Chancery Azeem
Khan and First Secretary Mirza Sameer Baig.
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Gathering to express solidarity with Kashmir at the Embassy
To express solidarity with Kashmiri people, a gathering was held at the Embassy from 12:00 Noon to 12:30
pm. The congregation carried the flags of Pakistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir whereas the national
anthems of Pakistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir were also recited.

Speaking on the occasion, Ambassador Imtiaz Ahmad referred to the continued egregious human rights
violations being committed in Indian occupied Kashmir (IOK) by Indian Government and its security forcesin the after math of India’s unilateral and illegal actions in IOK earlier this month. The Ambassador
underlined the efforts of Government of Pakistan in the unfolding situation which included Prime Ministerof Pakistan’s active engagements with leaders of various countries, emergency meeting of United Nations
Security Council to discusses situation in IOK after 50 years on Pakistan’s request, statements issued by OIC
showing deep concerns on the current situation and Pakistan’s decision to take the matter to theInternational Court of Justice. He added that through inhuman and barbaric actions, the Indian
Government could not suppress the righteous demand of the Kashmiri people. The Ambassador reaffirmed
Pakistan’s continued moral, political and diplomatic support to the inalienable right of Kashmiri people andefforts to internationalize the issue with full zeal.

The event added with prayers for emancipation of Kashmiri people from brutal aggression of Indian
Government and success in realizing their goal to achieve self-determination.

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Defence and Kashmir Solidarity Day observed at the Embassy
The Defence Day was observed at the Embassy to commemorate the 54th anniversary of the 1965 war. Theevent was attended by senior military officers of Japan, government officials and Defence Attaché of othercountries.
Addressing on the occasion, Ambassador Imtiaz Ahmad highlighted the sacrifices and valor rendered by
the Armed Forces in defending the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Pakistan against aggression by amuch bigger neighbor in 1965.

The Ambassador added that all must understand that solution to today’s conflicts lies in peace not war as
it is key to growth and success of any country or region. He emphasized that Pakistan firmly believes in thephilosophy of peaceful neighborhood striving to maintain good relations with all other nations on the basisof respect & equality. The Ambassador pointed out to the remarkable contribution made by Pakistan in
war against terror since 2002 by conducting numerous operations against terrorists in the after math of
9/11. More than 6000 officers and soldiers of law enforcement agencies laid down their lives to defeat
these elements and make Pakistan, region and the world a safer place.
The Ambassador also appreciated the cooperation of the Japanese Self Defence Forces with Pakistan
Armed Forces particularly in the realm of training and capacity building support and hoped that both thecountries would continue to enjoy the mutually beneficial relationship for the sake of world peace.
The Ambassador underscored the significance of this year’s Defence Day commemoration as the same isalso being observed as Kashmir Solidarity Day. He emphasized that despite being an unresolved agenda of
the united National Security council, the Indian government arbitrarily revoked article 370 and 35-A whichgave the Indian Occupied Kashmir a special constitutional status. He also referred to the deployment ofover 800,000 troops in the Indian Occupied and Kashmir and subsequent horrendous human rights
violation besides imposition of blanket curfew and complete shutdown of all communication platforms.
The Ambassador reaffirmed Pakistan’s unabated moral, political and diplomatic support to the inalienable
and just cause of the Kashmiri people enabling them to achieve their right of self-determination.
Ambassador Ahmad reasserted Pakistan’s strong commitment to raise the Kashmir issue at all forums withfull zeal and impressed upon the International Community to contribute towards resolution of the 3matterin accordance with the United Nations Security Council Resolutions.

Federal Minister for Energy, Omar Ayub Khan attends 2nd Hydrogen
Energy Ministerial Conference and International Conference on Carbon Recycling in Tokyo
Federal Minister for Energy Omar Ayub Khan attended the 2nd Hydrogen Energy Ministerial
Conference held in Tokyo. During his keynote speech, the Federal Minister assured Pakistan’s
support to the efforts and innovative idea of making Hydrogen Energy as an affordable and reliable
source of energy supplies.

Mr. Omar Ayub Khan emphasized that the price of Hydrogen Energy supplies need to be reduced ascompared to convention fuels in order to make it as a fuel of choice. He urged upon the stakeholders to takeon board all the developing countries in order to enhance their capacity and assist academia in the researchand development of this future source of energy. The Minister acknowledged that the Tokyo statement
issued last year at the First Energy Ministerial Conference would go a long way in realization of all goals
aimed at promoting the use of Hydrogen Energy in a decade.
Later on the Federal Minister also attended the International Conference on Carbon recycling which aimed
at discussing ways and means to convert CO2 for beneficial usages. Speaking at the conference, Mr. Omar
Ayub Khan assured Pakistan’s strong commitment, being a signatory to the Koyoto Protocol and Parisagreement, to play its active role and support all positive efforts that aim to achieve the goal of reducing thegreenhouse gasses. He informed that although Pakistan make a very little contribution to the total global
greenhouse gasses i.e less than 1% yet on its part is undertaking several steps including phasing out higher
Sulfur Fuel Oil based power generation, adding alternate and renewable energy into its energy mix, billion
tree plantation, revamping its old oil refineries and establishing new ones to produce Euro compliant fuels.
The Minister added that currently Pakistan has an installed capacity of 1400 MWs of renewable energy mix
which we aim to increase up to 30% of our energy mix on a base of an installed capacity of 55,000 MWs by2030.
Mr. Omar Ayub Khan appreciated the roles of Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and Asian
Pacific Energy Research Centre for holding the events which provided an excellent platform to all
stakeholders. The Federal Minister was also accompanied by the Ambassador of Pakistan to Japan
4 Mr.
Imtiaz Ahmad during the conference.

Federal Minister for Energy Mr. Omar Ayub Khan attends the LNG Producer
Consumer Conference at Tokyo
Mr. Omar Ayub Khan, Federal Minister for Energy attended the 8th Ministers LNG Producer consumer
Conference held in Tokyo.
Delivering his key note speech, the Federal Minster highlighted the mission of Pakistan’s Government under
the leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan to promote investment in the energy sector so as to ensure
availability and security of sustainable supply of oil and gas to boost economic development besides
fulfillment of strategic requirement of the country. Mr. Omar Ayub emphasized that Pakistan’s multi-billion
dollar energy industry has tremendous investment opportunities for local and foreign investors. He addedthat Pakistan is focused on improving the Ease of Doing Business thus encouraging foreign investors toinitiate new projects and expand their operations in Pakistan.

Giving details on Pakistan’s current energy situation, the Federal Minister informed the conference that oiland gas, including LNG was the major components constituting 75% of the energy supplies. He added thatin order to mitigate energy shortages and meet the requirement, various steps have been taken by theGovernment for the development of LNG sector that include building of two LNG terminals to receive andregasify 1.2BCFD-gas per day, permission to private sector for setting up 5 more LNG terminals, third party
access rules and network codes have been developed to provide access in the National Gas Transmission
pipeline system to the private sector investors and consumers, the laying of 42” dia 1100 kms long RLNG
Gas pipeline with another in the offing and establishment of four (04) state of the art RLNG based power
plants including three (03) which are already operational. The Minister added that currently Pakistan has an
installed capacity of 1400 MWs of renewable energy mix which we target to increase up to 18000 MWs by2030.
The conference organized by the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry was also attended by
Ministers from various countries, industry leaders, professionals and experts belonging to the energy
sectors worldwide. Ambassador of Pakistan Imtiaz Ahmad also accompanied the Federal Minister in theConference.
5Federal Minister for Energy Omar Ayub Khan meets Minister ofEnergy Affairs of the State of Qatar, Japan’s Minister for Economy, Trade & Industry andDelegation of Mitsubishi Corporation
Federal Minister for Energy Omar Ayub Khan met with H.E. Saad Sherida Al Kaabi Minster of State forEnergy Affairs of the State of Qatar on the sidelines of LNG Conference at Tokyo. He apprised his Qataricounterpart on the progress in the existing cooperation regarding import of LNG from Qatar under
Government to Government agreement and the future prospects for Qatari investment in energy related
infrastructure in Pakistan.

Mr. Omar Ayub Khan also met Mr. Isshu Sugawara, Japanese Minister for Economy, Trade and Industry(METI). He apprised him of investment friendly policies of the Government and the tremendous potential
and opportunities Pakistan offer particularly in the power, Oil and Gas sectors. He added that being one of
the largest emerging markets in the world, Pakistan would like more Japanese companies to take fulladvantage of the economic opportunities at offer. He added that Pakistan has established two LNG
terminals and permitted private sector to setup five more. Minister Sugawara appreciated the economic
reforms being undertaken by Pakistan’s Government and hoped that more Japanese Companies will takeadvantage of the upcoming business and investment opportunities. The Minister extended Pakistan’s full
support in the endeavors of Japanese Government for promoting the use of Hydrogen Energy andrecycling of CO2 in the light of the Tokyo statement.

6A delegation from Mitsubishi Corporation Japan headed by Mr. Akihiko Takada, Division COO, Natural Gas
Division assisted by Mr. Kosuke Makino, Chief Executive Mitsubishi Corporation Pakistan also called on theMinister and briefed him on their ongoing projects in Pakistan as well as their future plans particularly in
the Energy Sector. The Minister assured that Pakistan was open for business to the Japanese Companies
and the present Government was committed to facilitate foreign investors in every possible way.

PSAJ event at the Embassy to felicitate graduating students
An event was organized by the Embassy in collaboration with the Pakistan Student Association of Japan(PSAJ) In honour of the graduating Pakistani students studying in different Universities in Japan. Aroundmore than one hundred students along with distinct Japanese Professors graced the occasion.
Presentations were given by the distinguished speakers on wide range of subjects including theirimpression of Japan.

The Ambassador in his keynote address congratulated the graduating students and urged them to makeuse of the skill set acquired in Japan for betterment of both countries. He also took the opportunity tohighlight illegal Indian actions in the IOK and the plight of Kashmiri Muslims.

The Ambassador further stressed that Japan offers world class education facilities and encouraged
Pakistani students to avail them to the fullest. The event concluded with a lunch for the participants.
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Prepared by Press Wing, Embassy of Pakistan, Tokyo