PM to attend high-level business meets in Tokyo

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is scheduled to hold a series of meetings on Wednesday (October 28) with leaders of Japan’s top business organizations and investment agencies as part of his official visit to Japan.

The Prime Minister’s itinerary includes separate meetings and a lunch with Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) Governor Amakawa Kazuhiko, Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) President Susumu Kataoka, and representatives from leading Japanese corporate entities.

According to the schedule, JBIC Governor Amakawa Kazuhiko will pay a courtesy call on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman at 9:30AM at his official residence. The Prime Minister will then visit the Uniqlo Company Ltd headquarters in Ariake, Tokyo, at 10:30AM to meet with its president and board members.

Following his return, JETRO President Susumu Kataoka will meet the Prime Minister at 11:30 AM, followed by a luncheon hosted by the JETRO chief.

In the afternoon, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will hold consecutive individual meetings with representatives of three major Japanese conglomerates—Mitsui & Co., Sumitomo Corporation, and JERA. He is also scheduled to participate in two group meetings with representatives from 14 prominent Japanese companies to discuss expanding trade and investment opportunities.

The Finance Minister, Finance Adviser, Bangladesh Bank Governor, relevant advisers, and senior government officials will accompany the Prime Minister during these high-level engagements.

-EM