Tokyo, Oct. 28 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday sought Japan's cooperation in diversifying Bangladesh's export basket and expanding trade and investment opportunities as the two countries look to strengthen their economic partnership.

He made the call during a meeting with Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) President Susumu Kataoka in Tokyo at 11:45am local time, said PM's Deputy Press Secretary Shahadat Hossain Shadhin.

The Prime Minister also called for increased Japanese investment in Bangladesh's special economic zones, particularly in advanced manufacturing, ICT, automobiles, renewable energy and agro-processing, as he sought stronger trade and economic ties between the two countries.

He praised JETRO's role in...