Ambassador Seiji Kojima of Japan and his wife Taji hosted a reception to celebrate the 53rd anniversary of self-defence forces day, here on Wednesday. Chief of Pakistan Air Force Air Chief Marshal Tanvir Mehmood was the chief guest.
As Air Chief Marshal stepped into the hall, the Ambassador, the two spouses, along with federal minister Nasir Mengal stood to attention. The national anthems of Japan and Pakistan were played.