Japan is keen to increase investment in Bangladesh, viewing the country as an attractive investment destination, Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Akazawa Ryosei told Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday.
During a meeting with the prime minister in Japan, Akazawa expressed his country’s interest in further developing bilateral relations and expanding Japanese investment in Bangladesh, said PM’s Deputy Press Secretary Shahadat Hossain Shadhin.
Tarique thanked the Japanese government for its continued support and cooperation in building a developed and prosperous Bangladesh.
Both sides agreed to advance cooperation in areas discussed during the recent bilateral summit between Tarique and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and further strengthen bilateral relations.
They also stressed the need to capitalise on the interest among Japanese business leaders in Bangladesh to attract more Japanese investment to the country.
Recalling the contributions of his parents to boosting Bangladesh-Japan relations, Tarique said his father, Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman, and his mother, former prime minister Khaleda Zia, each visited Japan twice.
He said the development of bilateral relations continues since their time and expressed his desire to carry forward that legacy.
The prime minister also invited Akazawa to visit Bangladesh.
Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury, Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister M Rashiduzzaman Millat, Prime Minister’s Adviser on Finance and Planning Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir, State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Aninda Islam Amit, Invest Bangladesh Authority Chairman Ashik Chowdhury and Bangladesh Bank Governor Mostaqur Rahman attended the meeting.
Prime Minister’s Special Assistant Dr Shakirul Islam Khan and senior officials were also present.
