Japan has formally invited Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to visit the country at a “mutually convenient” time.
Japanese Ambassador to Bangladesh Saida Shinichi conveyed the invitation when he called on Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs yesterday, according to a statement issued by the ministry.
The meeting covered a wide range of topics, including defence procurement, metro rail cooperation, and mutual support in international forums, it added.
Ambassador Saida congratulated Khalilur on his assumption of office and reaffirmed Japan’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations.
Both sides explored collaboration under the Employment Skill Development Programme, with particular focus on skills enhancement and Japanese language training for Bangladeshi workers aspiring to work in Japan.
Khalilur emphasised the importance of improved access to information and proposed developing a digital matchmaking platform to facilitate recruitment of skilled Bangladeshi workers by Japanese employers. Earlier in the day, Ambassador Saida Shinichi paid a courtesy call on State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam.
Recalling Japan’s early recognition of Bangladesh, the state minister reaffirmed her commitment to advancing Bangladesh–Japan relations and appreciated Japan’s continued support, including on the Rohingya issue.
AloJapan.com