During the Prime Minister’s Japan visit, four Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs), two grant agreements, and one Letter of Intent (LoI) were signed between the two countries. These agreements were signed on Wednesday (October 28). The aim of these agreements and MoUs is to strengthen bilateral cooperation and further solidify mutual relations between Bangladesh and Japan.
The details of the agreements and MoUs signed between Japan and Bangladesh are listed below:
1. Grant Agreement for the supply of patrol vessels to enhance Bangladesh’s coastal security capabilities.
2. Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and Bangladesh’s Economic Relations Division of the Ministry of Finance regarding the development of economic relations and business environment.
3. Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and Bangladesh’s Ministry of Agriculture.
4. Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) concerning the implementation of the Skill Development Program (ESDP) and employment.
5. Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and Bangladesh’s Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock.
6. Letter of Intent (LoI) between Japan’s Ministry of Environment and Bangladesh’s Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change to enhance cooperation in combating climate change.
Earlier, on Monday (October 26), Bangladesh Prime Minister Tareq Rahman traveled to Japan for a four-day visit at the invitation of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. He was accompanied by a high-level delegation, including Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humayun Kabir, and the Chairman of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority.
It is known that during the visit, there are also plans for meetings with the President of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the Governor of the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC), and the President of the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO).
The objective of this visit is to further advance the partnership between the two countries by building new cooperation frameworks, strengthening institutional communication, and expanding economic opportunities, all based on their long-standing relationship.