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The Japan-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JBCCI) has emphasised the importance of Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between the two countries, adding that the chamber is working tirelessly to promote bilateral trade ties.
A JBCCI delegation, led by its President Hikari Kawai, shared its views at a meeting with Finance Ministry’s Economic Relations Division (ERD) Secretary Sharifa Khan at the latter’s office on Tuesday, said a press release.
JBCCI Joint Treasurer Maria Howlader, Directors Myungho Lee, Saori Fujimoto and Mohammed Sohel, and Executive Director Md Emran attended the meeting as part of the delegation.
During the meeting, JBCCI leaders introduced themselves and briefly discussed the scenario of trade and investments between Japan and Bangladesh.
Hikari Kawai mentioned that the JBCCI will organise a seminar on International Women’s Day to celebrate the accomplishments of women, raise awareness about their ongoing struggles, and take action to promote gender equality.
ERD Secretary Sharifa Khan appreciated JBCCI directors for attending the meeting. She mentioned that Japan’s contribution and support to Bangladesh is always appreciated and very important for the country, mainly in the infrastructural development sector.
Besides, Japan’s cooperation in Matarbari Deep Sea Port, Dhaka-Chittagong Highway, third terminal project of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, Metro Rail project, and the Chattogram Port development are essential for Bangladesh.
In near future, Bangladesh exports will cross $100 billion, and these major projects will play a vital role in accomplishing this success, she said.
She stated that training for managerial skill development for the Bangladeshi mid-level manpower sector is also important as many companies are setting up their factories at EPZs in Bangladesh.
The country always has trust in Japanese work ethics and reliability and the government also feels good to have Japanese partners working in major projects like these, she added.
JBCCI directors also appreciated Sharifa for her valuable insights. They discussed concluding the FTA/EPA between Japan and Bangladesh, and sought her cooperation in this regard.
They also requested her to grace the JBCCI seminar in March to make it more effective.
