Japanese Ambassador to Bangladesh Iwama Kiminori on Thursday said Japan will continue its support for Bangladesh's development and prosperity, standing side by side with the transition process to be led by Chief Advisor Prof Muhammad Yunus of the interim government.
During his meeting with Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain, the Ambassador mentioned about the relations under "Strategic Partnership" enshrined between the two countries, reports UNB.
The Foreign Affairs Adviser said people in Bangladesh in general have a positive feeling about Japan. “The relationship with Japan is excellent.”
He also sought Japan’s support for sustainable and safe return of the Rohingays to their place of origin.
The Adviser said Bangladesh has done enough regarding the Rohingyas and is not in a position to take anyone more.
Japan strongly hoped that, through a peaceful and democratic political transition, Bangladesh will keep advancing on a path towards stable development.
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