PM Tarique Rahman to Visit Japan on October 26 for Four-Day State Visit
Dhaka eyes stronger bilateral ties, expanded economic cooperation and new investment opportunities during the visit.
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is scheduled to visit Japan on October 26 for a four-day state visit, with a focus on strengthening bilateral relations, expanding economic cooperation and exploring new avenues for investment between the two countries.
Foreign Affairs State Minister Humayun Kabir disclosed the information while speaking to journalists on Saturday after a seminar held at the Foreign Service Academy in the capital.
The seminar was titled “From Workforce to Strategic Partnership: A New Framework for Bangladesh-Saudi Arabia Relations.”
Kabir said the primary objectives of the Japan visit would be to deepen ties between Bangladesh and Japan, broaden economic partnerships and identify new areas for investment and cooperation.
He noted that, as part of Bangladesh’s broader diplomatic engagement with other countries, discussions with Japan would cover trade, investment and development cooperation.
According to the state minister, Bangladesh is keen to build mutually beneficial partnerships with different countries in specific sectors. In this regard, there remains considerable scope to make the existing relationship with Japan more effective and comprehensive.
Describing Japan as one of Bangladesh’s longstanding and key development partners, Kabir highlighted the Japanese investment in several major infrastructure projects in Bangladesh. He said such investments had played an important role in strengthening diplomatic relations and economic cooperation between the two countries.
The upcoming visit is expected to provide an opportunity to explore further avenues for bilateral engagement, particularly in trade, investment and development initiatives.
The seminar was also attended by Dr. Md. Nazrul Islam, Secretary for Bilateral Relations at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Md. Mokhter Ahmed, Secretary of the Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment, as special guests.
Major General A S M Ridwanur Rahman, Director General of the Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS), and Professor Abdul Hannan Chowdhury, Vice-Chancellor of North South University (NSU), also addressed the event.
Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)
