PM meets Japan-Bangladesh Parliamentary Friendship League

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman held a courtesy meeting with a high-level delegation of the Japan-Bangladesh Parliamentary Friendship League, led by its president and former Japanese prime minister Taro Aso, on Monday.

The meeting took place at 3PM local time in Japan, according to the information provided.

During the meeting, Tarique Rahman praised Aso for his consistent and constructive role in strengthening bilateral relations between Bangladesh and Japan while serving in key positions, including prime minister, deputy prime minister and finance minister of Japan.

The prime minister said Aso’s longstanding personal engagement with Bangladesh had made an important contribution to further consolidating the friendly ties between the two countries.

Tarique Rahman also highlighted his government's initiatives to create a business-friendly environment for foreign investors.

He said the government had undertaken several measures to attract foreign investment, including legal reforms aimed at making the investment climate more conducive to business.