Ambassador of Japan to Bangladesh Mr. IWAMA Kiminori paid his maiden call on the Adviser for Foreign Affairs Md. Touhid Hossain at MOFA .
Ambassador IWAMA congratulated the Adviser for shouldering the important tasks of various reforms expected to be implemented in Bangladesh under the new interim government which came into power through a successful student-led mass upsurge in Bangladesh. He paid homage to the people who had sacrificed their lives for this movement. He reiterated the position of Japan that, through a peaceful and democratic political transition, Bangladesh will keep advancing on a path towards stable development. Under the “Strategic Partnership” enshrined between the two countries, Japan will continue its support for Bangladesh’s development and prosperity, standing side by side with the transition process to be led by Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus of the interim government.
Foreign Adviser stated that the people of all walks of Bangladesh wanted to end the tyranny and henceforth this interim government had to take charge to bring a qualitative change in the governance. Japan is not only a ‘strategic partner’ but also very close to the hearts and minds of the people in Bangladesh. This interim government will eventually transfer power to an elected government.
Ambassador IWAMA explained about the multi-dimensional collaboration between Japan and Bangladesh that has been carried out since the establishment of the diplomatic relations. He said the interim government can put forward any concrete proposal where Japan can help Bangladesh.
Adviser expressed satisfaction with the proposal and said Japan’s assistance would help Bangladesh to materialize the vision of this mass revolution. He assured that the interim government is committed to bringing the rule of law, showing zero tolerance for corruption, and taking every step to make easy to do business. He paid emphasis on the sectors of investment, trade, commerce, education, human resources development, language learning, etc. where Japan can increase engagements.
Ambassador IWAMA said Japan will keep up with the existing projects related to the Rohingya refugees sheltered in Bangladesh. He reiterated that Japan will extend all possible cooperation to Bangladesh towards the repatriation of the Rohingyas to their home in Myanmar.