Chief Adviser seeks China’s strong role 

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has called upon China to play a strong role in establishing peace, prosperity and stability in Bangladesh.

The Chief Adviser made the call during a bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Friday (March 28) morning. 

In the meeting, both leaders discussed various important issues related to bilateral interests.

Professor Yunus began his speech by extending his warmest greetings to Chinese President Xi Jinping on behalf of the people of Bangladesh.

Referring to the July Uprising in Bangladesh, he said that this uprising paved the way for the formation of a ‘new Bangladesh’. 

Recalling his long relationship with China, the Chief Adviser said that he was involved in the introduction of Grameen Bank and social business there.

During the meeting, the Chief Adviser discussed the Rohingya issue. He called upon China to play a strong role in the safe and dignified return of the Rohingya to Myanmar. 

Chief Adviser Professor Yunus and Chinese President Xi Jinping led their respective sides in the bilateral meeting. 

Professor Yunus participated in an investment dialogue with Chinese businessmen at the Presidential Palace in Beijing on Friday.