Road linkage with China thru' Myanmar likely to come for discussion
Sunday, 14 September 2008
Foreign Adviser Iftekhar Ahmed Chowdhury has said a road linkage with China through Myanmar is likely to come for discussion during the Chief Adviser's forthcoming visit to China, reports UNB.
"Both of our countries are eager to develop physical connectivity through air and road links. We'll discuss the possibility of a road linkage through Myanmar. Defence is another area where we have continuing cooperation, and the visit will also give this a boost," he said in a statement Saturday.
Dr Iftekhar said the visit would be a significant milestone in bilateral relations between the two friendly countries, as both Bangladesh and China view each other as all-weather friends whose relationship has stood the test of time. "Over decades, our mutual friendship has evolved into a comprehensive partnership for development. This visit will tighten the bonds that link us even further," Iftekhar said.
The Foreign Adviser observed that the visit and the discussions would have "major positive economic ramifications apart from strengthening political relationship, which is important."
He said new investments would emerge from this trip, as Bangladesh enjoys excellent market access to China.
Iftekhar further said: "In our troubled times, Bangladesh-China amity is a fixture in global international relation. Our ties with China are a central feature of our foreign policy, and we believe it is also theirs. We are two countries who believe in global peace and stability, and are equally committed to those values that render cooperation between us only natural."
During his four-day visit, the Chief Adviser is expected to hold talks with President Hu Jintao, Vice President Xi Jinping, and Prime Minister Wen Jiabao. He will also attend a banquet to be hosted in his honour by Vice President Xi Jinping.
The Chief Adviser will leave for China on September 15 and return home on September 19. The delegation will include Dr Iftekhar Ahmed Chowdhury.
"Both of our countries are eager to develop physical connectivity through air and road links. We'll discuss the possibility of a road linkage through Myanmar. Defence is another area where we have continuing cooperation, and the visit will also give this a boost," he said in a statement Saturday.
Dr Iftekhar said the visit would be a significant milestone in bilateral relations between the two friendly countries, as both Bangladesh and China view each other as all-weather friends whose relationship has stood the test of time. "Over decades, our mutual friendship has evolved into a comprehensive partnership for development. This visit will tighten the bonds that link us even further," Iftekhar said.
The Foreign Adviser observed that the visit and the discussions would have "major positive economic ramifications apart from strengthening political relationship, which is important."
He said new investments would emerge from this trip, as Bangladesh enjoys excellent market access to China.
Iftekhar further said: "In our troubled times, Bangladesh-China amity is a fixture in global international relation. Our ties with China are a central feature of our foreign policy, and we believe it is also theirs. We are two countries who believe in global peace and stability, and are equally committed to those values that render cooperation between us only natural."
During his four-day visit, the Chief Adviser is expected to hold talks with President Hu Jintao, Vice President Xi Jinping, and Prime Minister Wen Jiabao. He will also attend a banquet to be hosted in his honour by Vice President Xi Jinping.
The Chief Adviser will leave for China on September 15 and return home on September 19. The delegation will include Dr Iftekhar Ahmed Chowdhury.