Staff Reporter :
Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Li Jiming said his country would like to be a good partner of Bangladesh with shared development that is tailored to its needs, with the highest GDP growth rate and the sharpest development trajectory in the region and even the whole world.
“Let us work together and let the Chinese dream and the Sonar Bangla Dream come true”, he said.
“Our people are close to each other. Our national conditions share similarities and our development goals are aligned, which give us plenty of space to work together,” said the Chinese Ambassador on Thursday.
Ambassador Li made the remarks while addressing a reception held at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) marking the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China.
Minister Anisul Huq spoke as the chief guest and highlighted various aspects of Bangladesh-China relations. Political leaders, diplomats, business leaders, civil society members and senior journalists were present.
The Chinese envoy said, they are willing to join hands with Bangladeshi friends to promote traditional friendship, consolidate strategic cooperation and deepen strategic mutual trust.
The Chinese Ambassador said that Bangladesh was among the first countries to jump on board BRI (Belt and Road Initiative) in South Asia. It is not only one of the important partners of China to jointly build the BRI, but also one of the first countries to benefit from the Initiative.
In line with the BRI Initiative, Ambassador Li said that they had seen “ever-more dynamic” people-to-people exchanges.
In 2018, China-Bangladesh trade volume reached $ 18.7 billion, with China maintaining the position as the largest trading partner of Bangladesh. In May, the two countries completed the letter of exchange on zero-tariff treatment for 97 percent of Bangladeshi products being sold to China, which will help Bangladesh to expand export, said the Ambassador.
Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Li Jiming said his country would like to be a good partner of Bangladesh with shared development that is tailored to its needs, with the highest GDP growth rate and the sharpest development trajectory in the region and even the whole world.
“Let us work together and let the Chinese dream and the Sonar Bangla Dream come true”, he said.
“Our people are close to each other. Our national conditions share similarities and our development goals are aligned, which give us plenty of space to work together,” said the Chinese Ambassador on Thursday.
Ambassador Li made the remarks while addressing a reception held at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) marking the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China.
Minister Anisul Huq spoke as the chief guest and highlighted various aspects of Bangladesh-China relations. Political leaders, diplomats, business leaders, civil society members and senior journalists were present.
The Chinese envoy said, they are willing to join hands with Bangladeshi friends to promote traditional friendship, consolidate strategic cooperation and deepen strategic mutual trust.
The Chinese Ambassador said that Bangladesh was among the first countries to jump on board BRI (Belt and Road Initiative) in South Asia. It is not only one of the important partners of China to jointly build the BRI, but also one of the first countries to benefit from the Initiative.
In line with the BRI Initiative, Ambassador Li said that they had seen “ever-more dynamic” people-to-people exchanges.
In 2018, China-Bangladesh trade volume reached $ 18.7 billion, with China maintaining the position as the largest trading partner of Bangladesh. In May, the two countries completed the letter of exchange on zero-tariff treatment for 97 percent of Bangladeshi products being sold to China, which will help Bangladesh to expand export, said the Ambassador.
