State Minister for Foreign Affairs M Shahriar Alam narrated security measures undertaken by the law enforcement agencies in Bangladesh to protect Japanese project sites and personnel.
The issue came up for discussion in official talks between the two sides held at state guesthouse Meghna. Issues of bilateral relations between Bangladesh and Japan were discussed.
The Japanese state minister said Japan will continue its support to Bangladesh in its bilateral efforts to repatriate Rohingyas to Myanmar.
Toshiko Abe is paying a two-day visit to Bangladesh to reiterate Japan’s efforts in resolving Rohingya crisis, said the Foreign Affairs Ministry.
Shahriar expressed the hope that the Bay of Bengal Industrial Growth Belt (Big-B) Initiative will accelerate cooperation for development of quality infrastructure and the investment environment in Bangladesh and will strengthen regional connectivity.
He requested to include Bangladesh as a source country for recruitment of workers under Japan’s new immigration law.
Toshiko Abe reiterated commitment of Japanese humanitarian assistance for temporary sheltering of Rohingyas in Bangladesh and continued support for safe and voluntary repatriation of Rohingyas to Myanmar and their resettlement.
Shahriar underscored the need of practical steps from Myanmar authorities so that Rohingyas feel safe to return to their homeland.