Dhaka, Oct. 28 -- Billions in potential investment, 200,000 jobs and cooperation in advanced technology feature among the gains Prime Minister Tarique Rahman says his Japan visit has delivered, calling it an "important step forward" for the two countries' strategic partnership.

In a Facebook post on Tuesday, Tarique said his summit with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reaffirmed their shared commitment to democracy, the rule of law, economic development and a peaceful, stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific.

The priority, he said, was "translating this partnership into tangible opportunities for the people of Bangladesh".

The two sides discussed emergency financial assistance of 50 billion yen, or about $320 million, under Japan's P...