TOKYO Sept 8: Prime Minister s special envoy M Morshed Khan had a friendly and constructive discussion with Japanese deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Mi nister Yohei Kono reports BSS.

The Japanese foreign minister. during the discussion, recalled the successful visit of Prime Minister Begum Khaleda 22a to Japan he said the visit had generated impetus and gave new depth and dimension in Japan-Bang ladesh relations.

The foreign minister of Japan lauded the on going democratisalion process In Bangladesh and pledged enhanced assistance to Bang ladesh for consolidation of democracy.

The Japanese foreign min ister and the special envoy reviewed global, regional and bilateral Issues during the talks.

They agreed that there was a need for further strengthening and widening areas of cooperation between the two countries. This would Include Identification of certain mega projects between Bangladesh and Japan and institutionalization of official level talks at appropriate levels.

Khan, reiterated Bangladesh's support for greater Japanese role in International affairs, including permanent membership in the UN Security Council.