Published: 12:20 AM, 28 October 2026
Takaichi praises Tarique Rahman's commitment to democratic values
After arriving at the Japanese Premier's office, 'Kantei', Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and his Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi exchange greetings on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. -PMO
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Tuesday praised Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's leadership, describing Bangladesh as a friend sharing the values of democracy and the rule of law, and pledged strong support for his government's nation-building efforts.
"As a friend who shares values such as 'democracy' and the 'rule of law,' I was truly delighted to personally congratulate Prime Minister Rahman on his inauguration," she wrote in a post on her official X account following the bilateral summit talks with her Bangladeshi counterpart in Tokyo on the second day of Rahman's four-day official visit to Japan from October 26 to 29, BSS reports.
Takaichi said Japan would strongly support the nation-building initiatives of the Bangladesh government formed following democratic general elections.
"Japan will strongly support the nation-building efforts of the Rahman administration, which was formed following 'democratic general elections," she said.
The meeting underscored Japan's recognition of Bangladesh's democratic transition and its willingness to deepen cooperation with the new government.
Takaichi said Bangladesh remained an important partner for Japan in realising a Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP), highlighting the country's strategic geographical position connecting South and Southeast Asia.
She said the two leaders had reaffirmed their commitment to advancing the Bay of Bengal Industrial Growth Belt (BIG-B) initiative, a cornerstone of bilateral economic cooperation.
The initiative would be elevated into a new strategic cooperation framework titled "Sharing Prosperity BIG-B" under the leadership of the two prime ministers.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi today praised Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's leadership, describing Bangladesh as a friend sharing the values of democracy and the rule of law, and pledged strong support for his government's nation-building efforts.
"As a friend who shares values such as 'democracy' and the 'rule of law,' I was truly delighted to personally congratulate Prime Minister Rahman on his inauguration," she wrote in a post on her official X account following the bilateral summit talks with her Bangladeshi counterpart in Tokyo on the second day of Rahman's four-day official visit to Japan from October 26 to 29.
Takaichi said Japan would strongly support the nation-building initiatives of the Bangladesh government formed following democratic general elections.
"Japan will strongly support the nation-building efforts of the Rahman administration, which was formed following 'democratic general elections," she said.
The meeting underscored Japan's recognition of Bangladesh's democratic transition and its willingness to deepen cooperation with the new government.
Takaichi said Bangladesh remained an important partner for Japan in realising a Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP), highlighting the country's strategic geographical position connecting South and Southeast Asia.
She said the two leaders had reaffirmed their commitment to advancing the Bay of Bengal Industrial Growth Belt (BIG-B) initiative, a cornerstone of bilateral economic cooperation.
The initiative would be elevated into a new strategic cooperation framework titled "Sharing Prosperity BIG-B" under the leadership of the two prime ministers.
