Prof Yunus to Meet Japanese PM to Boost Cooperation

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Thursday expressed his anticipation for a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, aiming to strengthen ongoing collaboration between Bangladesh and Japan across various sectors.

“There are so many areas of collaboration between Japan and Bangladesh; I want to build on this,” he said ahead of the scheduled meeting on Friday, the third day of his official visit to Japan.

Professor Yunus made the remarks during a meeting with Tsuyoshi Hasebe, President and CEO of Nikkei Inc., at the Imperial Hotel in Tokyo. The meeting took place ahead of his participation in the Nikkei Forum Future of Asia.

Hasebe thanked the Chief Adviser for attending the event despite his tight schedule and acknowledged the importance of his presence at the forum.

Professor Yunus, reflecting on his longstanding ties with Japan, noted that he was a regular visitor to the country before the COVID-19 pandemic interrupted his travels. He expressed gratitude to the Nikkei Forum for providing a platform that helped him build strong personal and professional relationships in Japan.

Hasebe, in response, said, “In Japan, we have a proverb about picking chestnuts out of the fire,” as he expressed appreciation for the Chief Adviser’s continued engagement and time.

Following the meeting, Professor Yunus delivered his address at the Nikkei Forum Future of Asia.