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Bangladesh has welcomed greater Japanese investment and deeper economic cooperation while seeking expanded employment opportunities in Japan for skilled Bangladeshi workers.
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam made the remarks when Japanese Senior Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs Namazu Hiroyuki paid a courtesy call on her at State Guest House Padma on Wednesday.
During the meeting, Shama Obaed highlighted Japan’s longstanding contribution to Bangladesh’s development and appreciated its continued support through the BIG-B Initiative and the Official Security Assistance programme.
She also expressed hope that growing bilateral economic ties would lead to more opportunities for skilled Bangladeshi workers in Japan.
Namazu Hiroyuki is on a two-day official visit to Dhaka and attended the seventh Bangladesh-Japan Foreign Office Consultations (FOC).
He appreciated Bangladesh’s warm hospitality and reaffirmed Japan’s commitment to strengthening its longstanding ties with Bangladesh, describing Bangladesh as an important partner in South Asia.
Shama Obaed welcomed the Japanese delegation and expressed satisfaction with the successful conclusion of the foreign office consultations.
Recalling the longstanding friendship between the two countries, she reaffirmed Bangladesh’s commitment to further strengthening the Bangladesh-Japan Strategic Partnership.
Both sides expressed confidence that the partnership would continue to deepen and expand in the years ahead.
Following the meeting, Shama Obaed hosted a dinner in honour of the visiting Japanese delegation.