Tokyo, Oct. 27 -- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Tuesday pledged strong support for Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's nation-building efforts, saying Japan will work closely with Bangladesh to strengthen their strategic partnership and promote shared prosperity.

In a post on her official X account after their bilateral summit in Tokyo, Takaichi said she was pleased to personally congratulate Tarique on taking office, describing Bangladesh as a friend that shares the values of democracy and the rule of law.

"Japan will strongly support the nation-building efforts of the Rahman administration, which came to power following a democratic general election," she said.

Takaichi said the two countries discussed bilateral cooperation i...