Tokyo, Oct. 26 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is set to hold a bilateral summit with his Japanese counterpart, Sanae Takaichi, in Tokyo on Tuesday to strengthen the strategic partnership, boost trade and investment, and expand cooperation in key sectors between Bangladesh and Japan.

The meeting will begin at 11:45am local time at the Japanese Prime Minister's Office, known as the Kantei, following a guard of honour to be given to Tarique Rahman from 11:30am to 11:40am.

The two leaders will hold talks until 12:10pm, followed by a joint press announcement from 12:15pm to 12:25pm.

Takaichi will then host a luncheon for the Bangladesh Prime Minister from 12:30pm to 1:10pm.

At the beginning of the lunch, she is scheduled to deliver a bri...