State minister for foreign affairs Shama Obaed Islam has called for enhanced Japanese investment in key sectors, including renewable energy, ICT, infrastructure, pharmaceuticals, agro-processing and manufacturing.

The state minister held a bilateral meeting with Japanese vice-minister of foreign affairs Onishi Yohei on the sidelines of the Dakar International Forum on Peace and Security in Africa’ held in Dakar, Senegal on April 20, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday.

They discussed expanding cooperation in trade, investment, connectivity, technology, skills development and people-to-people exchanges.

The state minister expressed appreciation for Japan’s continued support in addressing the Rohingya crisis and sought further assistance to facilitate their early and sustainable repatriation to Myanmar.