Tokyo, Oct 28 (V7N)- Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman held a meeting with Amakawa Kazuhiko, Governor of the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC), on Wednesday morning to discuss strengthening investment and economic cooperation between the two countries.

The discussions focused on expanding Japanese investment in Bangladesh’s energy, information and communication technology (ICT), and infrastructure sectors.

During the meeting, the Prime Minister said the Bangladesh government had taken initiatives to reform and simplify various regulations to create a business-friendly environment and attract both domestic and foreign investment.

He emphasized that his government remained committed to introducing investment-friendly policies and improving the overall business climate to encourage greater participation from international investors.

Tarique Rahman also noted that JBIC’s priority projects were aligned with the development priorities of the current Bangladesh government, highlighting potential areas for further cooperation.

During the discussions, a request was made for JBIC to establish an office in Bangladesh to strengthen engagement and facilitate investment activities.

In response, JBIC Governor Amakawa Kazuhiko indicated that he would give serious consideration to the proposal.

The meeting forms part of the Prime Minister’s ongoing visit to Japan, which includes engagements with business leaders and organizations aimed at strengthening bilateral economic ties and attracting Japanese investment to Bangladesh.

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