Skip to main content
Latest

President gets invitation to visit China, assurance of $500 million investment

Advertisement
President gets invitation to visit China, assurance of $500 million investment
Chinese Ambassador to Dhaka Yao Wen paid a courtesy call on President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir. The meeting was held at Bangabhaban on Sunday afternoon.

During the meeting, Yao Wen conveyed greetings to the President on behalf of Chinese President Xi Jinping. He also invited the President to visit China at a convenient time.

Advertisement
300*250 Ad-A-P1

President's Press Secretary Md. Sarwar Alam confirmed this information.

Advertisement
300*250 Ad One-Green

During the meeting, the Chinese ambassador informed the President about the progress of various aspects of the Prime Minister's recent visit to China. He said, as part of the visit, progress has been made on laying the foundation stone of the China Economic and Industrial Zone, signing a commercial agreement for modernising Mongla Port, and potential cooperation in establishing Mongla Export Processing Zone.

Yao Wen expressed hope that at least 30 Chinese companies will invest about $500 million in Bangladesh. He also said this could create employment for around 100,000 people in the country.

Advertisement
728*90 Ad One-Y

The meeting discussed the integrated management and restoration project of the Teesta River, the early launch of a foreign minister-level strategic dialogue, and initiatives to start state minister-level "Two Plus Two" diplomacy and defence dialogue.

Advertisement
728*90 Ad One-P

Besides, discussions also covered export of jackfruit, mango and guava from Bangladesh to China, solar energy, setting up electric vehicle assembly plants, the China-Bangladesh-Myanmar economic corridor, and strengthening bilateral cooperation to address the Rohingya crisis.

During the meeting, the Chinese ambassador also mentioned Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir's visit to China during his tenure as minister.

In the meeting, both sides expressed determination to further strengthen the existing friendly relations between Bangladesh and China and take them to new heights through multifaceted cooperation. The President expressed hope that the Prime Minister's recent visit to China will further strengthen the relations between the two countries.

Advertisement
728*90 Ad One-be
Dhaka Magazine Follow our Google News channel for updates
National More from
Second meeting of the Standing Committee on Ministry of Home Affairs held

Second meeting of the Standing Committee on Ministry of Home Affairs held

3 hours ago
Government formulating policy for e-rickshaw management: State Minister for Local Government

Government formulating policy for e-rickshaw management: State Minister for Local Government

6 hours ago
Recruitment process for 2 lakh Bangladeshi workers to Malaysia may begin in September

Recruitment process for 2 lakh Bangladeshi workers to Malaysia may begin in September

7 hours ago
Private sector joining in rehabilitating flood victims: Finance Minister

Private sector joining in rehabilitating flood victims: Finance Minister

7 hours ago
Government working with utmost importance on dengue prevention: LGRD Minister

Government working with utmost importance on dengue prevention: LGRD Minister

7 hours ago
Land Minister seeks UNDP cooperation in modernising land system

Land Minister seeks UNDP cooperation in modernising land system

7 hours ago