Tokyo:Japan is eager to bolster its relationship with Bangladesh and increase investment in the country, as expressed by Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Ryosei Akazawa during a meeting with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in Tokyo.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Akazawa highlighted Bangladesh's attractiveness as an investment destination and conveyed Japan's interest in enhancing bilateral relations and expanding economic investments.
During the meeting, Prime Minister Rahman expressed gratitude for Japan's continued support and cooperation, underscoring the desire to build a developed and prosperous Bangladesh. Both parties agreed on the importance of advancing cooperation in areas discussed during a bilateral summit between their respective Prime Ministers and emphasized the need to capitalize on Japanese business interest to attract further investment.
Prime Minister Rahman reminisced about the historical ties between the two nations, noting the visits of his parents, Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia, to Japan, which laid the groundwork for ongoing relations. He expressed his intent to continue this legacy and extended an invitation to Akazawa to visit Bangladesh.
The meeting was attended by several key figures from Bangladesh, including Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury, among others.