ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Japan toPakistan Takashi Kurai paid a courtesy call on Foreign MinisterKhawaja Muhammad Asif, here Tuesday.According to Foreign Office the minister emphasized that Pakistan attached great importance to its relations with Japan.The presence of more than 80 Japanese companies in Pakistan reflects investment friendly environment in the backdrop of improved security atmosphere and reforms by the Government.He also briefed the ambassador about Pakistan’s efforts andsacrifices to eradicate terrorism.Ambassador Kurai appreciated Pakistan’s economic turnaroundand growth trajectory.He expressed hope that Japan as a friend, would continue to work with Pakistan for further strengthening of bilateral relations between the two countries.