Tokyo, Oct 26 (V7N)- Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman arrived in Japan on Monday for a four-day official visit at the invitation of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

The prime minister, accompanied by his wife, Dr Zubaida Rahman, arrived at Narita International Airport at 9:05am local time, equivalent to 6:05am in Bangladesh, aboard a Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight, according to the information provided.

Japanese officials, including the country’s state minister for foreign affairs, welcomed the Bangladeshi prime minister at the airport.

Tarique Rahman departed from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka shortly after midnight on Monday, Bangladesh time, accompanied by a limited delegation.

During the visit, the two countries are expected to discuss bilateral relations and opportunities to strengthen cooperation in areas of mutual interest.

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