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BANGLADESH-JAPAN-MINISTERS, TWO LAST
The Japanese Foreign Minister said during the today’s meeting, they have
confirmed the further deepening of bilateral relationship under the
comprehensive partnership and strengthening efforts to develop investment-
friendly climate, including safety measures for the Japanese investors, here.
“I once again convey the position of Japan to continue to cooperate with
Bangladesh as you aspire to be a middle-income country by 2021,” he said.
He also hoped that the students’ protest would come down in a peaceful
manner.
The Japanese Foreign Minister also expressed his interest to work with his
Bangladeshi counterpart to further reinforce the bilateral relations as well
as cooperation.
In his statement, Mahmood Ali said Bangladesh deeply values the friendship
with Japan saying, “I wish to reiterate that Bangladesh will continue to work
closely with Japan for our shared mutual interest to ensure peace and
prosperity for our two peoples”.
He said Bangladesh is grateful to Japan for continuing development
cooperation and signing the 39th ODA (Official Development Assistance)
package of about US$ 2 billion. “Successful utilisation of the Japanese ODA
to Bangladesh has earned Bangladesh the status of a role model for Japanese
economic cooperation.”
Mahmood Ali said they have agreed to work together to promote and maintain
regional and international peace and security and address the global menace
of terrorism. “I would like to thank Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his
government for standing by Bangladesh in our times of need,” he added.
The Bangladeshi Foreign Minister said investigation into the Holey Artisan
incident is being conducted with highest priority while charge-sheet has been
submitted before court on 23 July 2018. “I hope Japan will stand in
solidarity with Bangladesh in our fight against terrorism and review its
travel alert.”
He said Bangladesh welcomes recent developments leading to de-escalation of
tension in the Korean peninsula. “We commend Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s
leadership and efforts to find a peaceful solution.”
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