Japanese Ambassador to Bangladesh IWAMA Kiminori on Sunday assured Bangladesh of continuing support to complete the ongoing development projects with its funding and also continuing support for future cooperation.
The ambassador made the assurance when he met adviser to the interim government on the Ministries of Planning and Education Dr Wahiduddin Mahmud held at the latter's office at the Ministry of Planning, reports BSS.
The Japanese ambassador said he had already talked with Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus and Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed and assured them that they would continue support to complete the ongoing development projects with Japanese funding and thus those would be handed over to Bangladesh after completion within stipulated time frame.
Extending thanks to Japan for its continued support, the planning adviser said Japan has always been a true and time tested friend of Bangladesh and its largest development partner.
Dr Wahiduddin Mahmud also urged Japan to continue its support in technical
education.
In response, the Japanese ambassador assured the adviser of continuing support in the fields of technical education and continuing providing stipends to Bangladeshi students for pursuing education in Japan.
