Tokyo, Oct 27 (V7N)- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is scheduled to meet Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Tuesday to discuss bilateral interests, including reducing the costs of ongoing infrastructure projects such as the metro rail and reviewing loan interest rates.
The two leaders are expected to hold a joint press conference following their meeting on Tuesday (October 27).
During his four-day visit to Japan, Tarique Rahman is also scheduled to meet representatives of Japanese multinational companies, development organizations and relevant industry stakeholders. He will also visit factories as part of efforts to strengthen economic cooperation between the two countries.
The Bangladesh government aims to attract $13.8 billion in Japanese investment across 12 sectors over the next five years. Four to five memorandums of understanding (MoUs) may also be signed during the visit.
Earlier, Tarique Rahman held a series of meetings after arriving in Japan on Monday. Delegations from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the Japan-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JBCCI), and the Japan-Bangladesh Parliamentary Friendship League paid courtesy calls on the Prime Minister.
The discussions focused on expanding investment, trade and economic cooperation between Bangladesh and Japan.
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