Dhaka, Tokyo vow deeper ties

Japan's new ambassador to Bangladesh Iwama Kiminori yesterday said the relations between the two countries will be strengthened further in future.

He made the remarks while paying a courtesy call on Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader at his secretariat office in Dhaka.

"Japan and Bangladesh are very good friends -- the two countries are working together to further strengthen this relationship," the envoy said.

They discussed various issues related to the interests of the two countries.

The envoy said Japan is cooperating with Bangladesh in the construction of various infrastructures including metro rail "and it will continue in the future".

Senior officials of the ministry and secretariat were present at the meeting.