Planning Minister MA Mannan today sought Japan’s
cooperation in developing disaster forecasting in Bangladesh.
The Planning Minister sought such support when a parliamentary delegation of
Japan, headed by Member of Parliament of Japan and Director on the Committee
of General Affairs, Nakanishi Yusuke met him at his office in the capital.
Briefing reporters after the meeting, the Planning Minister said they sought
cooperation from Japan on disaster forecasting since Japan is a disaster
prone country for which they can help Bangladesh in developing forecasting
systems to improve disaster response.
Mannan said Japan’s cooperation has been sought to repatriate the Rohingyas
to Myanmar.
“Japan has excellent relations with both Myanmar and Bangladesh. Japan can
cooperate on repatriation of Rohingyas to Myanmar. We have sought Japan’s
cooperation in repatriating the Rohingyas to Myanmar. They also said that
they will support in this regard,” said the minister.
Mannan said that during the meeting, it was stated that Japan’s cooperation
is also necessary for the development of railways communication in
Bangladesh.
“Bilaterally, Japan is our biggest development partner. They reminded us that
they are providing support to Matarbari, Terminal III and Metrorail
projects.”
“We also told them that we need Japan’s support in other infrastructures
including in railways, “he said.
Meanwhile, Nakanishi said that Japan is financing many big projects including
the Matarbari deep sea port in Bangladesh, metro rail construction for the
development of the capital’s communication system and the third terminal of
Dhaka Airport.
“These projects will help Bangladesh move forward. Japan wants to continue
the cooperation of Bangladesh in this way,” he said.
At the same time, the Japanese MP mentioned that he had a discussion with the
Japanese business delegation in Bangladesh and thus emphasized the importance
of improving the investment environment of this country.
Nakanishi said they would go to Cox’s Bazar and visit the Rohingya camp
tomorrow in order to supplement the process of repatriating the Rohingyas.
Japan will take the necessary steps considering the need for humanitarian
assistance there, he added.
Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha