, April 29 -- Japanese Prime Minister's special envoy and Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister SUZUKI Norikazu on Wednesday expressed his country's interest in expanding cooperation with Bangladesh in technology and agriculture sectors.

During a meeting with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman at his Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban office in the afternoon, he also stressed the need to effectively advance the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between Bangladesh and Japan, said a PMO release.

The Japanese minister, who is leading a high-level delegation, also invited the Prime Minister, on behalf of Japan, to visit their country.

In response, the Prime Minister expressed hope of making an official visit at a convenient time.

During the meeti...