“China to continue cooperation for Bangladesh’s development”

Visiting Minister of the International Relations of the Communist Party of China (CPC)’s central committee Liu Jianchao has said China is keen to continue all possible cooperation for the development of Bangladesh in the coming days.

The Chinese minister said this during a courtesy call on President Mohammed Shahabuddin at the Bangabhaban on Tuesday (June 25).

Later, President’s Press Secretary Md. Joynal Abedin briefed reporters regarding the outcome of the meeting.

Welcoming the Chinese minister at Bangabhaban, President Shahabuddin said China is one of the most important development partners of Bangladesh.  

He said China's cooperation in implementing various mega projects of Bangladesh, including Padma Bridge Rail Link, Karnaphuli Tunnel and Elevated Expressway, have accelerated the economic development of Bangladesh.

Noting that Bangladesh’s relationship with China is very old, the Head of State hope that China’s development partneship with Bangladesh strengthen in the days to come.