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Summary of the Second Round of Negotiations for the Japan-Bangladesh Economic Partnership Agreement.

    


November 15, 2024

The second round of negotiations for the Japan-Bangladesh Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) was held in Dhaka Bangladesh (hybrid format) from November 10 to 14, 2024. 

1. The meeting was attended by, on the Japanese side, Mr. KOBAYASHI Izuru, Deputy Director-General, Economic Affairs Bureau of Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and representatives from other relevant ministries, and on the Bangladesh side, Ms. Ayesha Akther, Additional Secretary, Head of Foreign Trade Wing, Ministry of Commerce, Bangladesh, and representatives from other relevant ministries.
2. In this round of negotiations, both sides had a fruitful discussion on the way forward for future negotiations and on negotiating areas such as Trade in Goods, Rules of Origin, Customs Procedures and Trade Facilitation, Investment and Intellectual Property.
3. Both sides decided to work on scheduling the dates of the third round of negotiations through diplomatic channels.
4. Ambassador Iwama attended the opening session on the 12th and delivered remarks. Also on the 13th, Japan-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JBCCI) held a launching event at the Embassy of Japan in Bangladesh for the EPA Study Report compiled by JBCCI.
 
Related Links:

-The first round of negotiations for the Japan-Bangladesh Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA)
https://www.mofa.go.jp/.../release/pressit_000001_00715.html

- Launching of the Negotiations for Japan-Bangladesh Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA)
https://www.mofa.go.jp/.../release/pressit_000001_00478.html

- Presentation of joint research reports
https://www.mofa.go.jp/.../release/pressit_000001_00163.html

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