BD, China reaffirm commitment to strategic partnership

Bangladesh and China on Wednesday reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership between the two countries during bilateral talks held in Beijing.
Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman held discussions with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, focusing on investment, energy cooperation, connectivity, people-to-people contacts and expanding bilateral trade, according to a spokesperson for the Chinese foreign ministry.
The two sides also exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest during the meeting.
Both countries reiterated their commitment to the One-China Principle and expressed willingness to further elevate bilateral relations through enhanced cooperation in key sectors.
Adviser to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Humayun Kabir and Bangladesh Ambassador to China Md Nazmul Islam were present at the meeting. Following the talks, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi hosted a banquet dinner in honour of the visiting Bangladesh delegation.
China is willing to carry forward traditional friendship with Bangladesh, enhance political mutual trust, deepen practical cooperation, and be the most reliable partner in Bangladesh's national development process, said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday.
Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks during talks with Bangladeshi Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman in Beijing.
Noting that China supports Bangladesh's new government in maintaining unity and stability, revitalizing economic development, and improving people's well-being, Wang said China is willing to continue providing Bangladesh with support and assistance to the best of its ability.
He said China is ready to promote the alignment of the high-quality Belt and Road cooperation with Bangladesh's national development strategies, deepen cooperation in traditional areas like economy, trade, investment, infrastructure, water conservancy and people-to-people exchanges, expand cooperation in emerging industries such as green development and digital economy, and support Chinese enterprises to invest in Bangladesh.