What's New

On August 15, Ambassador IWAMA Kiminori paid a courtesy call on Honorable Foreign Affairs Adviser Mr. Md. Touhid Hossain. The overview is as follows.

1. At the outset, as was delivered through posting on Facebook on August 9, Ambassador IWAMA expressed Japan's hope that Bangladesh will keep advancing on the path of stable development through a peaceful and democratic political transition. Ambassador IWAMA also stated Japan's intention to continue supporting Bangladesh's development and prosperity under the “Strategic Partnership” enshrined between the two countries, while standing by the interim government led by Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus.
2. Ambassador IWAMA further mentioned that since the founding of Bangladesh, Japan has not only focused on developing infrastructure and strengthening the industrial base but has also consistently worked on other issues such as governance enhancement, local development, improving the quality of healthcare and education, as well as disaster prevention and climate change measures. Ambassador IWAMA reiterated Japan's readiness to continue Japan’s cooperation, taking into account the priorities of the interim government.
3. Regarding support for Rohingya refugees, Ambassador IWAMA highlighted Japan's ongoing assistance and requested continued cooperation and collaboration to pave the way for a solution to the problem.
4. In response to these remarks by Ambassador IWAMA, Honorable Foreign Affairs Adviser Mr. Md. Touhid Hossain expressed his gratitude for Japan’s support. Both sides concurred that they would closely work together to advance the Japan-Bangladesh relationships.