Japanese Minister for Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura Yasutoshi arrived in Dhaka on Sunday on a two-day visit to discuss ways to enhance economic cooperation between the two countries, reports UNB.

Director General of East Asia and Pacific Wing of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Toufique Hasan received Nishimura Yasutoshi at the airport.

The Japanese Minister is scheduled to attend a business summit titled “Bangladesh-Japan Economic Relations for the next 50 years” in Dhaka arranged by JETRO in joint collaboration with BIDA and FBCCI.

Besides, he is scheduled to meet Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi and Industries Minister Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun apart from his participation in Bangladesh-Japan Trade Summit in Dhaka.

Yasutoshi will also meet State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md Shahriar Alam and State Minister for ICT to discuss issues of mutual interest. 

He is also expected to visit the ongoing metro project and construction of the 3rd terminal of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka.

Bd-pratidin English/Golam Rosul