Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and his Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi are set to hold bilateral talks in Tokyo on October 27 to strengthen bilateral relations, deepening economic partnerships and increasing investment.

Foreign Secretary Asad Alam Siam briefed reporters at the Ministry of Foreign highlighting various aspects of the upcoming visit beginning on October 26.

He said both sides are in discussion to sign a number of MoUs during the visit.

Earlier, Japan invited the Prime Minister to pay an official visit at a mutually convenient time, reaffirming Tokyo’s commitment to further strengthening bilateral relations with Dhaka.

In April, Bangladesh welcomed a Japan-led initiative to address energy issues more efficiently across Asia, noting that countries needed to work together as no single country could resolve the challenges alone.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman joined an online meeting at the invitation of the Japanese Prime Minister.