Bangladesh-Japan partnership poised to soar high: PM

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Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday said the “Comprehensive Partnership” between Bangladesh and Japan is now poised to be raised to “Strategic Partnership”.

“I’m happy today to note that our time-tested friendship has evolved in depth and dimension. So much so that our “Comprehensive Partnership” is now poised to be raised to “Strategic Partnership” in the near future,” she said in a video message marking the Golden Jubilee and of the diplomatic relationship between Bangladesh and Japan, reports UNB.

Hasina also acknowledged the sustained economic cooperation and support of Japan.

“I’m heartened by the increased Japanese investment in various sectors in Bangladesh. I notice with delight that Japanese companies find the investment climate attractive in Bangladesh, and are ready to invest,” she said.

Referring to the logo of the 50th Anniversary celebration that symbolises the mood of “Bangladesh-Japan Friendly Relations”, Hasina said it reflects that the two countries are celebrating this milestone year in a befitting manner with many events, despite the Covid-19 pandemic.

“Here, I must thank the government and the people of Japan for their assistance to face the pandemic.”

She mentioned Bangladesh and Japan, as trusted partners and peace-loving nations, both have always worked in supporting one another in international forums to promote global peace, progress, prosperity, stability and sustainable development.

“Importantly, both share common views on resolving the crisis of forcibly displaced Rohingyas from Myanmar’s Rakhine State,” Hasina said.

She also said Bangladesh sought Japan’s support for an early voluntary, safe and sustainable repatriation of these displaced people back to their ancestral homes in Myanmar.

The Prime Minister said the bilateral relations between the two countries have many reasons for enhancement in the coming days.