DHAKA, Feb 19, 2024 (BSS) - Japanese Ambassador to Bangladesh IWAMA Kiminori 
today made a courtesy call on State Minister for Commerce Ahsanul Islam Titu 
at his Secretariat office.

During the meeting, Titu termed 'Handcrafts' as the product of the year and 
said that the government wants to generate more employments and boost 
exportable items through its 'one village, one product' initiative.

He also sought support from Japan to make this initiative a success.

Lauding such initiative of the government, the Japanese Ambassador said that 
Japan wants to strengthen its relationship with Bangladesh.

Kiminori said that Japan wants to stay beside Bangladesh as a development 
partner, 

He also requested the state minister for ensuring Bangladesh's participation 
at the World Trade Expo 2025 to be held in Japan.

The state minister also put emphasis on working together to boost bilateral 
trade and investment relationship.