Dhaka, May 26 -- Japan has said its Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru's bilateral talks with Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus scheduled for May 30 in Tokyo would render a 'precious opportunity' for Japan to indicate its further support to the transition efforts of the Chief Adviser and his interim government.

"It's a great honour to be able to receive the Chief Adviser to Japan, particularly at the time (when) he reportedly faces difficulties in domestic context," Japanese Ambassador to Bangladesh Saida Shinichi said during an interview with a small group of reporters, including the UNB correspondent, at his residence in Dhaka.

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