Japan to continue support for development of Bangladesh

Japanese Ambassador to Bangladesh Iwama Kiminori has said Japan will continue its support for Bangladesh's development and prosperity.

During his meeting with Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Thursday, the Ambassador said they would stand side by side with the transition process to be led by Chief Advisor Prof Muhammad Yunus of the interim government.

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.