Pakistani Prime Minister expressed readiness to strengthen cooperation with Japan under new government
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday congratulated newly elected Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on his historic election victory, reaffirming Pakistan’s desire to deepen bilateral relations with Tokyo.
In a message posted on social media, Shehbaz Sharif extended his best wishes to Prime Minister Takaichi, noting that his decisive victory reflected the confidence of the Japanese people in his leadership. He said Pakistan looks forward to working closely with Japan under his leadership to further strengthen cooperation in trade, investment and regional stability.
Congratulations to HE Ms. Sanae Takaichi @takaichi_sanae on his re-election as Prime Minister of Japan.
We look forward to continuing to work with Prime Minister Takaichi to further strengthen and diversify our excellent bilateral relations with Japan.– Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) February 9, 2026
Prime Minister Takaichi’s coalition won a historic victory in Japan’s lower house elections on Sunday, securing a two-thirds supermajority, significantly facilitating his legislative agenda. His Liberal Democratic Party won 316 of 465 seats, its best result ever, while the ruling coalition won a total of 352 seats.
Takaichi, Japan’s first female prime minister, has promised sweeping economic and security reforms, including tax relief measures and increased defense spending aimed at responding to regional security challenges. Speaking to local media after the results, she said the election represented a clear endorsement of major policy changes in economic management and national security.
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World leaders were quick to congratulate Takaichi, with U.S. President Donald Trump calling the outcome a major success and praising his decision to seek another term through early elections.
Observers say the strong mandate could accelerate Tokyo’s policy agenda, but has also sparked concerns in financial markets over financing the proposed tax cuts, while the focus on defense and security has drawn criticism from China.
