Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina sent felicitations to the newly appointed Prime Minister of Japan Fumio Kishida. In her letter of greeting, PM Hasina emphasised his election as the 100th Prime Minister of Japan as a manifestation of the trust and confidence reposed on his able and dynamic leadership.
The PM reiterated, since Bangladesh’s independence in 1971, both the countries have been enjoying excellent relations which are based on mutual trust, respect, friendship, and cooperation. She recalled the historic visit of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in this particular month of October in 1973 laid the foundation of an unwavering and lasting friendship between us.
She expressed with confidence, that time-tested friendship has now evolved into a ‘Comprehensive Partnership’ which have been agreed to elevate to ‘Strategic Partnership’. By her government. She stated, ‘We particularly look forward to celebrating the golden jubilee of our diplomatic relations next year with much fanfare.’
PM Hasina also acknowledged with deep appreciation the cooperation and assistance by the government and the people of Japan during this COVID-19 pandemic. She expressed her commitment, after overcoming from this pandemic, both countries need to reengage, recommit and revitalize the relations with mutually trusted partners
