Japanese Ambassador to Bangladesh Saida Shinichi has paid a courtesy call on Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman at the Foreign Ministry.
During the meeting on Tuesday, the ambassador congratulated Khalilur on assuming office and reaffirmed Japan’s commitment to strengthening bilateral ties.
The two sides discussed cooperation under the Employment Skill Development Programme (ESDP), focusing on skills enhancement and Japanese language training for Bangladeshi workers seeking employment in Japan.
Foreign Minister Khalilur emphasised the need for improved access to information and proposed the creation of a digital matchmaking platform to connect skilled Bangladeshi workers with Japanese employers.
Ambassador Saida also conveyed an invitation for the prime minister to visit Japan at a mutually convenient time. Discussions touched on defence procurement, metro rail cooperation, and mutual support in international forums.
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam, Adviser Humayun Kabir, Adviser Mahdi Amin, Senior Secretary Neyamat Ullah Bhuiyan, and Foreign Secretary Asad Alam Siam were present at the meeting.
Earlier in the day, Ambassador Saida also met with State Minister Shama, who reaffirmed Bangladesh’s commitment to advancing relations with Japan and appreciated Japan’s continued support, including on the Rohingya issue.
