President Zardari for Raise Issue of Nuclear Cooperation with Japan.

In an interview with the Japanese media before his leaving for a visit to Japan, President Zardari has said that in his talks with the Japanese officials he would stress on the need for cooperation on the electricity generation through the peaceful use of nuclear technology.

He said that he is hopeful that given the extreme shortages of electricity which Pakistan faces international community will soon realize that Pakistan‘s genuine need for such technology.

he was of the view that if Japanese government can agree to assist India in civilian nuclear technology there is no reason why they shouldn’t do the same for Pakistan.

President Zardari said that he understands that nuclear cooperation is very sensitive issue for the Japan.