Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) President Tanaka Akihiko has reaffirmed Japan’s long-term commitment to Bangladesh, describing the Moheshkhali-Matarbari Integrated Infrastructure Development Initiative as a key project for strengthening the country’s energy security and trade connectivity.
During his five-day visit to Bangladesh, Tanaka inspected the Matarbari power plant and deep-sea port, saying the project would play a vital role in supporting Bangladesh’s economic growth while advancing Japan’s “Updated Free and Open Indo-Pacific” vision.
He also met Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and senior government ministers to discuss progress on major Japanese-backed infrastructure projects, including the Dhaka Metro Rail, Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport’s third terminal, the Bangladesh Special Economic Zone, and regional energy cooperation under the POWERR Asia initiative.
