Foreign Minister said that Bangladesh-China relations have reached the highest level through the visit of Prime Minister Tariq Rahman. Khalilur Rahman. He said that Chinese President Xi Jinping talked to Tariq Rahman while sitting the head of government of another country.
He gave this information at the briefing of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Saturday afternoon regarding the recently concluded visit of the Prime Minister to Malaysia and China.
The foreign minister said eight agreements and three agreements between Bangladesh and China were signed during the Prime Minister’s visit. Agreements have been signed for the construction of special EPZs for China at Mongla Port and Anwara in Chittagong. At the same time, the two sides agreed to check the feasibility of China’s cooperation in the Teesta project.
He said that Beijing has proposed China-Bangladesh-Myanmar corridor for direct communication from Kunming to Bangladesh. However, Bangladesh has not yet taken any decision on this matter.
In addition to this, the Prime Minister’s visit to Malaysia has seen great success of the ‘Bangladesh Fast Policy’, said Dr. Khalilur Rahman. He said that the video released by the Malaysian government proves how deep the relationship between Tarek Rahman and the Malaysian Prime Minister has become.
The Foreign Minister said that during the Prime Minister’s visit to Malaysia, two notes of verbal on counter-terrorism and investment were signed. Besides, it has been agreed that the two countries will work towards a free trade agreement by 2027.
Two million Rohingya live in Malaysia. Dr. also mentioned that the two countries will work together on the policy of Rohingya repatriation. Khalilur Rahman.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister’s Foreign Affairs Adviser Humayun Kabir said that Chinese President Xi Jinping said that China wants to be a permanent friend for the development of Bangladesh. Besides, China will support Bangladesh becoming a new member of BRICS and Shanghai Convention.
BD Daily/ZA
