Japanese ambassador calls on Army Chief

Japanese Ambassador to Bangladesh IWAMA Kiminori paid a courtesy call on Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman on Tuesday (17 September), according to a Facebook post from the Embassy of Japan in Bangladesh.

After discussing cooperation with the interim government, Ambassador Kiminori asked about the current situation regarding the restoration of law and order, and requested that they ensure security for Japanese nationals and that they provide support for the activities of Japanese nationals and companies in Bangladesh.

Both parties exchanged views on bilateral defense cooperation including the strengthening of defense relations between the two countries.