Japan keen on investing in Bangladesh: Japanese Economy Minister meets PM
Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Akazawa Ryosei held a courtesy meeting with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in Tokyo, Japan on Wednesday.
During the meeting, the Japanese minister described Bangladesh as an attractive destination for foreign direct investment. He expressed Japan’s keen interest in further strengthening bilateral relations and scaling up Japanese investments in Bangladesh.
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman extended his sincere gratitude to the Japanese government for its continued support and cooperation toward building a developed and prosperous Bangladesh.
Both sides agreed to advance cooperation across various sectors discussed during the bilateral summit with the Japanese Prime Minister and expressed a shared commitment to taking two nations' ties to greater heights.
Special emphasis was placed on leveraging the existing enthusiasm among the Japanese business community to attract increased investments into Bangladesh.
Highlighting historical ties, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman noted that his late father, former President Ziaur Rahman, and his late mother, former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, had each visited Japan twice. He affirmed that the foundation and momentum of Bangladesh-Japan relations were established during their tenures, and pledged to carry this legacy forward.
During the session, the Prime Minister extended an official invitation to Minister Akazawa Ryosei to visit Bangladesh.
The Bangladeshi delegation present at the meeting included Minister of Finance and Planning Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury, Minister of Civil Aviation and Tourism M. Rashiduzzaman Millat, Prime Minister’s Finance and Planning Affairs Adviser Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir, State Minister for Foreign Affairs-1 Humayun Kabir, State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Anindya Islam Amit, Chairman of Invest Bangladesh Ashik Chowdhury, Bangladesh Bank Governor Md. Mostakur Rahman, Prime Minister's Special Assistant Shakirul Islam Khan, and Prime Minister's Additional Press Secretary Atiqur Rahman Remon, alongside other senior officials.
