Karachi: ODAGIRI Toshio Consul-General of Japan in Karachi conferred ‘Order of Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon’ upon Kalim Farooqui, in recognition of his significant contributions towards Japan.

Farooqui is one of founding members of Pakistan-Japan Business Forum (PJBF) and has served in critical positions on Forum for over 10 years now. He has additionally served as Chairman of PJBF for 3 years, from 2020 to present.

ODAGIRI extending his congratulations lauded efforts of Farooqui and commended him on his ongoing efforts in further relations between Japan and Pakistan. 

From 2015 to 2018, Farooqui led delegation consisting of Pakistani small and medium-sized enterprises on visit to Japan and connected businesses from Japan and Pakistan by creating networking events such as B2B meetings.

In 2012, he published book titled CONCORDIA on behalf of Pakistan Embassy in Tokyo highlighting 60 years of establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Pakistan. He presented book to all Japanese attending celebration in Tokyo.

In September 2022, Farooqui attended Joint Government Business Dialogue held in Islamabad along with Commerce Minister Naveed Qamar.

He made significant contribution not only to deepening of bilateral economic and trade relations but also to strengthening of friendship between two countries.

Honorary patron of Pakistan Japan Cultural Association Sindh Farooqui actively participates in PJCA’s cultural events and consistently supported Consulate General of Japan’s cultural events.

Published in The Daily National Courier, February, 20 2023

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