Prime Minister Tarique Rahman paid a courtesy call on President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir at Bangabhaban today, briefing him on the various aspects of his recent visit to Japan, including agreements and memoranda of understanding (MoUs) signed between the two countries during the visit.
They also discussed the overall situation in the country and various issues of national interest.
The Prime Minister arrived at Bangabhaban in the afternoon, where the President welcomed him.
During a one-to-one meeting, Tarique Rahman briefed the President on his bilateral meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and his discussions with representatives of leading Japanese companies.
The President thanked the Prime Minister for highlighting several issues of national importance during the visit, including strategic and economic partnership between the two countries and Japanese investment in Bangladesh's energy, infrastructure, and information and communication technology (ICT) sectors.
He expressed hope that the Prime Minister's visit would make a significant contribution to expanding and further strengthening bilateral relations between Bangladesh and Japan.
The President also warmly thanked the Prime Minister for visiting Bangabhaban.
The President's Military Secretary, Secretary and Press Secretary, along with the Prime Minister's Press Secretary, Additional Press Secretary, Private Secretary-2 and senior officials from Bangabhaban and the Prime Minister's Office, were present at the meeting.