Bangladesh, Nov. 28 -- Minister for Foreign Affairs Honda Taro on Sunday said the importance of Bangladesh-Japan relationship is now growing not only bilaterally, but also in Asia and the Indo-Pacific region as a whole.

"Japan will continue to cooperate with Bangladesh as a partner in promoting a free and open Indo-Pacific," he said in a message.

Japanese Ambassador to Bangladesh Ito Naoki read out the message at the International Investment Summit Bangladesh 2021 organized by Bangladesh Investment Development Authority to promote foreign direct investment. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the two-day Summit.

Through opportunities like the Summit, the Japanese Vice Minister said they hope to further deepen the relationship betw...