Tarique, Takaichi to hold bilateral summit in Tokyo Tuesday

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will hold a high-level bilateral talk with his Japanese counterpart, Sanae Takaichi in Tokyo on Tuesday to strengthen the strategic partnership, boost trade and investment and expand cooperation in key sectors of the two countries.

The summit will begin at 11:45am local time at the Japanese Prime Minister's Office, known as the Kantei, following a guard of honour to be given to Tarique Rahman, said PM's Deputy Press Secretary Shahadat Shadhin.

The two leaders will hold talks until 12:10pm, followed by a joint press announcement at 12:15pm, he added.

The talks will focus on strengthening bilateral relations, expanding trade, commerce and investment, Japanese cooperation in various sectors and the two countries' positions on international issues.

Takaichi will formally welcome Prime Minister Tarique Rahman before the two leaders hold the summit talks, Shahadat said, adding that the Bangladesh premier will lead a high-level delegation.

Tarique Rahman arrived in Tokyo on Monday morning on a four-day visit at the invitation of his Japanese counterpart. He was received at Narita International Airport by Japanese State Minister for Foreign Affairs Yasutaka Nakasone. 

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The Bangladesh delegation includes Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury, Prime Minister's Adviser on Finance and Planning Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir, State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Aninda Islam Amit and Prime Minister's Adviser on Posts, Telecommunications, ICT and Science and Technology Rehan Asif Asad.

Invest Bangladesh Authority Chairman Ashik Chowdhury, Bangladesh Bank Governor Md Mostaqur Rahman, Prime Minister's Special Assistant for Overseas Employment in the Asia-Pacific Region Dr Shakirul Islam Khan, Foreign Secretary Asad Alam Siam, Secretary Salahuddin Noman Chowdhury, Economic Relations Division Secretary Shahriar Kader Siddiky and Prime Minister's Additional Press Secretary Atikur Rahman Ruman are among other delegation members.

Hefazat-e-Islam Joint Secretary General and Nezame Islam Party acting Secretary General Azizul Hoque Islamabadi, and Am Janata Dal General Secretary Md Tarek Rahman are also accompanying the Prime Minister.

Following the bilateral talks, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will attend a luncheon hosted by the Japanese prime minister.

This is Tarique Rahman's third overseas state visit since he took office on 12 February last year. Before the Japan visit, he travelled to Malaysia and China on state visits. He also visited New York in September to attend the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly.