Bangladesh
Bangladesh-China Relations More attention should be paid to developing bilateral relations between Bangladesh and China: PM Hasina
Dhaka, May 29: Referring to China as one of Bangladesh's main development partners, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said that the main focus of bilateral relations should be the further development of the two countries.
When China's vice-minister of Foreign Affairs Sun Weidong had a courtesy meeting with the Prime Minister at the Ganobhaban on Sunday, he said, "Our main goal should be how we can improve the country even in the bilateral relations between the two countries." After the meeting, the Prime Minister's Press Secretary Ihsanul Karim briefed the reporters.
The Chinese minister said that China is interested in strengthening cooperation with Bangladesh in various sectors, especially renewable energy and hi-tech.
He said, "There is a possibility of more cooperation in this field."
The Prime Minister said Bangladesh has allocated land in Bangladesh Economic Zone for Chinese entrepreneurs and they can set up industries there.
China's Deputy Minister congratulated Sheikh Hasina on behalf of the Chinese President and Prime Minister.
Appreciating the development of Bangladesh, he said that he visited Bangladesh about 10 years ago. However, this time Bangladesh has seen much better.
China's deputy minister said Bangladesh has experienced unprecedented development under the leadership of Sheikh Hasina. He said he visited the Padma Bridge and five other projects built with the help of China in Bangladesh.
The Prime Minister also extended his personal greetings to Chinese President Xi Jinping. He said about six thousand Bangladeshi students are studying in China and many of them have returned to the country during the Covid pandemic.
Sheikh Hasina thanked the Chinese government for helping Bangladeshi students return to the country after the pandemic to continue their studies.
Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong arrived in Dhaka on Friday night on a two-day official visit.
