Japanese Minister for Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura Yasutoshi on Monday said Dhaka Metro Rail is a symbol of Japan’s contributions to Bangladesh’s fast development.
"It’s very good and very comfortable. It's very fast, too," said the Japanese minister after taking a ride on metro rail with State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md Shahriar Alam.
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He also visited the construction site of the third terminal of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) in Dhaka.
Talking to reporters, the Japanese trade minister said his country will continue to contribute to Bangladesh's further development.
The Japanese minister said he is surprised to see Bangladesh’s rapid development.
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The Japanese minister and Bangladesh state minister for foreign affairs rode the metro rail from Uttara North Station and returned to the same station after crossing a few stations upto Pallabi.
They also visited the Metro Rail Exhibition and Information Centre and paid tribute to the Japanese victims of the Holey Artisan Bakery terrorist attack at the memorial there.
Nishimura Yasutoshi thanked State Minister Alam for accompanying him during the visit.
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