The visit highlights JICA’s unwavering support in promoting industry diversification and contribution to Bangladesh’s economic development and sustainable growth
Hara Shohei, Senior Vice President of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), recently visited Bangladesh to commemorate the seven Japanese victims of the Holey Artisan Attack on July 1, 2016, at a memorial ceremony organized by JICA on July 3, 2024. His visit also aimed to strengthen relations with the Government of Bangladesh.
During his stay, Hara Shohei engaged with different Ministers and government officials.
He met MdTazul Islam, MP, Minister of Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives, to convey appreciation for the cooperation on JICA-supported activities and exchan_ged views on existing and planned activities.
He also met the Minister of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, Saber Hossain Chowdhury, MP, and Secretary Dr. Farhina Ahmedand highlighted JICA’s cooperation in climate change adaptation and mitigation, forestry, air pollution control, and waste management.
He expressed interest in continued discussion on capacity development, technology transfer, and knowledge-sharing.
On July 4, 2024, Hara Shohei met the Minister of Finance, A H Mahmood Ali, MP, and Minister of State for Finance, Waseqa Ayesha Khan, MP.
In the meeting, he emphasized cooperation through JICA-funded Projects and reiterated JICA’s commitment to supporting Bangladesh in achieving sustainable economic growth.
