Bangladesh wants to strengthen economic and trade ties with China

China is keen to advance bilateral relations by further expanding economic and trade cooperation with Bangladesh. Bangladesh, for its part, has expressed the hope of taking the existing friendly relations to a new height by increasing practical cooperation with China.

Representatives of the two countries said this at a programme in Dhaka on Thursday (October 15) marking the 77th founding anniversary of China. The event was organised by the Bangladesh China Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCCI).

Those present included Bangladesh’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam and Dr Liu Yuyin, Chargé d’Affaires at the Chinese Embassy in Dhaka. The Chinese Embassy later provided details of the event in a press release.

At the programme, Shama Obaed Islam said China’s achievements in economic and social development over the past 77 years are an important lesson for developing countries. Bangladesh is keen to strengthen practical cooperation with China and take the friendly relations between the two countries to a new height.

Chinese Chargé d’Affaires Dr Liu Yuyin said that under the strategic guidance of the top leaders of the two countries, Bangladesh-China relations have been elevated to a new level. The joint effort to build a “Bangladesh-China community with a shared future in the new era” is contributing to the long-term progress of bilateral ties.

He further said China is committed to standing by Bangladesh as a trusted friend and development partner. Beijing is ready to work with Bangladesh to strengthen economic and trade relations between the two countries and expand practical cooperation in various fields.

In the speeches by representatives of both countries, the hope of expanding economic and trade partnership and deepening the existing friendly relations came through. Both sides stressed the importance of continuing to advance bilateral relations through mutual cooperation.