Planning Minister MA Mannan on Sunday sought Japan's cooperation in developing disaster forecasting in Bangladesh.
The Planning Minister sought such support when a parliamentary delegation of Japan, headed by Member of Parliament of Japan and Director on the Committee of General Affairs, Nakanishi Yusuke met him at his office in the capital.
Briefing reporters after the meeting, the Planning Minister said they sought cooperation from Japan on disaster forecasting since Japan is a disaster prone country for which they can help Bangladesh in developing forecasting systems to improve disaster response.
Mannan said Japan's cooperation has been sought to repatriate the Rohingyas to Myanmar.
"Japan has excellent relations with both Myanmar and Bangladesh. Japan can cooperate on repatriation of Rohingyas to Myanmar. We have sought Japan's cooperation in repatriating the Rohingyas to Myanmar. They also said that they will support in this regard," said the minister.
Mannan said that during the meeting, it was stated that Japan's cooperation is also necessary for the development of railways communication in Bangladesh.
"Bilaterally, Japan is our biggest development partner. They reminded us that they are providing support to Matarbari, Terminal III and Metrorail projects."
"We also told them that we need Japan's support in other infrastructures including in railways, "he said.
Meanwhile, Nakanishi said that Japan is financing many big projects including the Matarbari deep sea port in Bangladesh, metro rail construction for the development of the capital's communication system and the third terminal of Dhaka Airport.
"These projects will help Bangladesh move forward. Japan wants to continue the cooperation of Bangladesh in this way," he said.
At the same time, the Japanese MP mentioned that he had a discussion with the Japanese business delegation in Bangladesh and thus emphasized the importance of improving the investment environment of this country.
Nakanishi said they would go to Cox's Bazar and visit the Rohingya camp tomorrow in order to supplement the process of repatriating the Rohingyas.
Japan will take the necessary steps considering the need for humanitarian assistance there, he added.
