Outgoing Japanese Ambassador to Bangladesh ITO Naoki today hoped that under the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, peace, stability, socioeconomic development and democratic process of Bangladesh will continue.
He conveyed the message while calling on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at her official residence Ganabhaban.
PM’s deputy press secretary KM Shakhawat Moon briefed reporters after the meeting.
He said that both also discussed the Rohingya issue and agreed that the more than one million forcibly displaced Myanmar citizens are a huge burden for Bangladesh.
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They put emphasis on the Rohingyas’ safe return to their homeland in Myanmar.
The Prime Minister highly appreciated Japan’s assistance to set up shelter for Rohingyas in Bhashanchar island after developing it.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina urged the businessmen of Japan to come up with larger investments as Bangladesh is a lucrative place for investment.
The Prime Minister hoped that the bilateral trade between Bangladesh and Japan would be enhanced further.
She appreciated Japan's support in implementing mega projects of Bangladesh such as Matarbari deep sea port, third terminal of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka and Dhaka Metro Rail.
The Prime Minister sought continuous support in Bangladesh's development while the Japanese envoy assured of always standing beside the country in its development efforts.
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Sheikh Hasina also sought Japanese cooperation in developing a dedicated tourist zone for foreigners.
The Japanese envoy described it as a good initiative and expressed eagerness to cooperate.
Sheikh Hasina congratulated the Japanese envoy for successful completion of his tenure in Bangladesh and his role in enhancing bilateral trade between Bangladesh and Japan.
The Japanese envoy said the foundation of the relationship between Bangladesh and Japan had been forged through Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's visit in 1973.
PM's Principal Secretary Md Tofazzel Hossain Miah was present in the meeting.