A delegation from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has met with Sheikh Rabiul Alam, the minister for Road Transport and Bridges, Railways, and Shipping, to discuss expanding cooperation in infrastructure development and the modernisation of communication systems.
The meeting, held on Thursday at the minister’s office in Secretariat, was also attended by State Minister for Road Transport and Bridges Habibur Rashid. The JICA delegation was led by Takahashi Junko, chief representative of the JICA Bangladesh Office.
The discussions centered on ongoing development activities across the road, bridge, railway, and shipping sectors, with a particular focus on the construction of sustainable infrastructure and the integration of modern technology.
Both sides also explored various prospects for future collaboration.
Rabiul said the current government is committed to making the nation’s communication sector more modern, safe, and of an international standard.
He emphasised that JICA’s long-standing cooperation has played a crucial role in reaching these goals and expressed his appreciation for their continued support as a primary development partner.
In response, the JICA delegation expressed their intent to maintain the partnership in Bangladesh’s infrastructure development and provided assurances of strengthened support for various future development projects.
