(Tokyo, 15 December, 2025; Ambassador Abdul Hameed, accompanied by Trade & Investment Counsellor Ms. Madiha Ali, met Mr. Tadashi Miyagawa, Chairman & CEO of SMRJ, on 11 December 2025 to discuss practical avenues for SME cooperation. The discussion focused on Japan’s SME support tools, productivity enhancement models, and opportunities for Pakistan’s inclusion in targeted business-matching and capacity-building initiatives. Both sides agreed to continue consultations.