DHAKA, Aug 25, 2024 (BSS) - Japanese Ambassador to Bangladesh IWAMA Kiminori
today 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.

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 timeframe.

Extending thanks to Japan for its continued support, the Planning Adviser
said that 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.