Dhaka, Oct 26 (V7N)- Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman left Dhaka for Tokyo early Monday on an official visit to Japan at the invitation of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
The prime minister and his entourage departed from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at around 12:15 am on a special flight of Biman Bangladesh Airlines, according to the information provided.
Tarique Rahman is accompanied by his wife, Dr Zubaida Rahman, on the visit. The delegation also includes cabinet members, political figures, senior government officials and high-ranking officials from the Prime Minister’s Office.
During the visit, Tarique Rahman is scheduled to hold a summit meeting with Takaichi to discuss bilateral relations and strategic cooperation between the two countries.
Diplomatic sources cited in the report said Bangladesh and Japan may sign several agreements and memorandums of understanding covering trade, investment, infrastructure development and broader cooperation.
The visit is expected to provide an opportunity for the two countries to discuss ways to strengthen economic ties and expand cooperation across areas of mutual interest.
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