Bangladesh seeks greater Japanese investment in key sectors

Bangladesh has urged Japan to expand its investment footprint in several priority sectors, including renewable energy, information and communication technology (ICT), infrastructure, pharmaceuticals, agro-processing and manufacturing.

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam made the call during a bilateral meeting with Japanese Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs Onishi Yohei on the sidelines of the Dakar International Forum on Peace and Security in Africa, held in Dakar, Senegal, on 20 April, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Tuesday.

The two sides discussed ways to deepen cooperation in trade, investment, connectivity, technology transfer, skills development and people-to-people exchanges.

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