ISLAMABAD (APP) - Federal Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources Dr Asim Hussain has said that Pakistan has always welcomed the cooperation extended by Japan in various sectors of the economy. He was talking to Ambassador of Japan Hiroshi Oe who called on him here on Tuesday. Secretary Petroleum and Natural Resources Division Muhammad Ejaz Chaudhry was also present. He offered his condolences and sympathies to the Japanese Ambassador over loss of lives during the recent earthquake and tsunami. The Federal Minister apprised the Japanese Ambassador about the ongoing projects of the oil and gas sector in Pakistan and thanked the Japanese government for its help extended during calamities. He emphasized the need to expand cooperation between the two friendly countries. The Japanese Ambassador assured the minister that the govt of Japan would extend all possible help.