Momen greets Japanese FM for his reappointment

ZOOMBANGLA DESK: Foreign Minister Dr. AK Abdul Momen has congratulated his Japanese counterpart Toshimitsu Motegi on his re-appointment as the Foreign Minister of Japan.

Bangladesh Foreign Minister expressed his firm intentions to work closely with the Tokyo to elevate Bangladesh-Japan partnership from the ‘Comprehensive level’ to the ‘Strategic level’, according to the Bangladesh embassy in Japan.

Dr Momen underscored with renewed vigor to further consolidate the trade and investment relations between the two countries in particular focus on among others, infrastructure, ICT, high-tech products, electronics, deep sea fishing and mining, high-end consumer, bio-tech products, renewable energy and manpower engagements.

He reiterated his sincere appreciation for personal intervention by Japanese foreign minister Motegi for providing 3 million vaccine and other support to Bangladesh by Japan during the pandemic.

The foreign minister further said that Dhaka is looking ahead to the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations in 2022.

Citing Japan as a true and trusted friend of Bangladesh, Dr Momen acknowledged with deep gratitude the unwavering support from the government and the people of Japan since the founding days of Bangladesh.