Aimed at deepening strategic economic partnerships, expanding bilateral trade, and attracting significant Japanese foreign direct investment to Bangladesh, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will hold an official bilateral summit with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Tokyo on October 27, 2026.
Foreign Secretary Asad Alam Siam detailed the high-level itinerary during a press briefing at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday (October 20, 2026), highlighting the official schedule for the state visit taking place from October 26 to 29. Simultaneous formal announcements were released in Dhaka and Tokyo.
Bilateral Summit & State Luncheon: On the second day of the visit (October 27), Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will lead the Bangladeshi delegation during official bilateral talks at the Prime Minister’s Office in Tokyo. Following the summit, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will host an official state luncheon in honor of the Bangladeshi Prime Minister.
Multisectoral MoUs & Agreements: Formal execution preparations are underway for multiple bilateral agreements and Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) spanning agriculture, fisheries, human resource development, skill enhancement, domestic aviation, trade expansion, environmental conservation, and local governance modernization.
Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) & Economic Forum: Key discussions will focus on accelerating the execution of the Bangladesh–Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) signed in February 2026, securing tariff-free access for Bangladeshi exports in Japanese markets, and delivering a keynote address by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman at the joint Japan–Bangladesh Economic Forum.
Engagements with JICA, JETRO, and JBIC Leadership: The Prime Minister will host strategic dialogues with top leadership from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC), the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), and the Sasakawa Peace Foundation.
Industrial Inspections & Toyota Plant Visit: Draft itineraries include visits to high-tech energy and industrial hubs, including the world-renowned Toyota automobile manufacturing plant in Nagoya, an LNG terminal, and a nuclear power station.
Regional Security & Strategic Initiatives: The two leaders will deliberate on regional and global peace, sustainable resolutions to the Rohingya crisis, global energy security, and joint cooperation under the Asian Zero Emission Community (AZEC) framework.
