, Oct. 20 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and his Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi are set to hold bilateral talks in Tokyo on October 27 to strengthen bilateral relations, deepen economic partnerships and increase investment.

Foreign Secretary Asad Alam Siam briefed reporters at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on various aspects of the upcoming visit, which begins on October 26.

"It is expected that bilateral relations between Bangladesh and Japan will be further strengthened. New doors will open in the relationship, and fresh private investment will come to Bangladesh from Japan," he said.

Foreign Secretary Siam said both sides are discussing the signing of a number of MoUs during the visit.

Draft MoUs on agriculture, fisheries,...