Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (高市早苗) met with Bangladesh Prime Minister Rahman and conveyed that new investment by Japanese companies is expected to reach ¥1 trillion over the next 5 years. A policy of providing patrol vessels using security-related ODA was also presented.
Prime Minister Takaichi met with Prime Minister Rahman at the Prime Minister’s Office and conveyed that new investment by Japanese companies in Bangladesh is expected to reach approximately ¥1 trillion over the next 5 years.
The joint statement included promotion of the Bay of Bengal Industrial Growth Belt initiative, which advances development cooperation in the south, and also mentioned the provision of yen loans to improve the investment environment.
After the meeting, the two leaders conveyed a policy of providing patrol vessels using security-related ODA and emphasized cooperation that would contribute to peace and prosperity in the region.
Ms. Takaichi said she expected the strategic partnership to develop, while Mr. Rahman responded that he wanted to take the relationship to an even higher level.