Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin held a meeting with leading Japanese investors in Tokyo on Monday. — PID Japan's top investors committed to boosting investments in Bangladesh at a bilateral meeting with Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin in Tokyo on Monday, reports UNB.
During the meeting, representatives from Japan's leading business groups, including Nexi (Nippon), Mitsui, Marubeni, HSBC, Mitsubishi Heavy Industry, and JT, discussed ways to strengthen economic ties between the two countries.
Bashir Uddin urged Japanese investors to expand their presence in Bangladesh.
Highlighting the growing economic relationship between Bangladesh and Japan, the commerce adviser said that bilateral trade volume currently stands at approximately USD 4 billion.
He emphasised that the Japan is one of Bangladesh's top five export destinations and noted that more than 350 Japanese companies are currently operating in the country.
"Japan is an extremely important strategic partner for Bangladesh. We take great pride in our relationship, as Japan remains one of our closest friends and a major development partner," said Bashir Uddin.
He encouraged the Japanese delegation to consider importing more products from Bangladesh, along with hiring skilled Bangladeshi workers to enhance economic collaboration.
In response, the representatives from Japan's top business groups assured the adviser that they would continue business engagement in Bangladesh and committed to increasing investments in the country.
The meeting was attended by Bangladesh's Ambassador to Japan Md Daud Ali, JETRO representative Iuji Ando, JICA representative Yasuyuki Murahashi, and Bangladesh's Commercial Counsellor in Japan Morarji Desai Barman.
Later, Sheikh Bashir Uddin also held discussions with Miki Watanabe, Chairman of Watami Group, further exploring avenues for economic cooperation.
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