State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam on Wednesday welcomed increased Japanese investment and enhanced economic cooperation, and expressed hope for expanded opportunities for skilled Bangladeshi workers in Japan.
Highlighting Japan’s long-standing contribution to Bangladesh’s development, she appreciated Japan’s continued support through the BIG-B Initiative and Official Security Assistance programme.
The issues were discussed when Japanese Senior Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs Namazu Hiroyuki called on the state minister at State Guest House Padma.
Namazu Hiroyuki is on a two-day official visit to Dhaka and attended the 7th Bangladesh-Japan Foreign Office Consultations (FOC).
