China is interested in continuing all possible cooperation for the development of Bangladesh in the coming days. Liu Jianchao, Minister of the International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, said, “His country attaches great importance to the development of relations with Bangladesh.” China will stand by Bangladesh’s development.

President Md. The Chinese minister expressed this interest during a courtesy meeting with Sahabuddin today at Bangabhaban. Later, the President’s press secretary. Zainal Abedin briefed the journalists.

Liu Jianchao praised the development of various sectors of Bangladesh, especially infrastructure development, information technology, communication, energy and tourism. Welcoming the Chinese minister at Bangabhaban, President Sahabuddin said that China is one of the most important development partners of Bangladesh.

He said that China’s cooperation in implementing various mega projects of Bangladesh including Padma Setu Rail Link, Karnaphuli Tunnel, Elevated Expressway has accelerated the economic development of Bangladesh.

Mentioning the long-standing relationship between Bangladesh and China, the head of state hoped that China’s development partnership with Bangladesh would be strengthened in the future.

The President wants China’s support for Bangladesh to become a partner member of BRICS, an alliance of emerging economies.

Referring to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s possible visit to China next month, the President hoped that the relationship between the two countries would reach new heights through her visit.

In the meeting, the President emphasized on increasing people-to-people contacts to expand bilateral relations in various fields including trade and investment. Mentioning that the Rohingya in Bangladesh is now a big problem, he sought China’s full cooperation in solving this problem.

The President recently referred to the visit of an Awami League delegation to China. He said that this visit will play a positive role in increasing understanding and cooperation between the Communist Party of China and Bangladesh Awami League at the political level and in the development of both countries.

The concerned secretaries of the President’s office were present during the meeting.