China to continue support for Bangladesh’s stability, reforms and democratic transition: Yao Wen
The foreign adviser expressed his hope that duty free market access of Bangladeshi products to China will continue till 2029
Highlights
- China may lower interest rates for Bangladesh, says Wen
- Wen affirms China's unwavering support for Bangladesh, regardless of its government
- Touhid hopes for duty-free access for Bangladeshi products to China until 2029
- Bangladesh seeks China's help to add more railway coaches
Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen today (19 January) reiterated that his country will continue its support for the stability, reforms, and democratic transition and development initiatives of Bangladesh.
During a meeting with Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hossain, the Chinese ambassador also reaffirmed that China respects the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Bangladesh.
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"China is the all-weather, time-tested friend of Bangladesh which firmly stands with the people of Bangladesh irrespective of its government," he said.
He further stated that China will continue its support for the early repatriation of the forcibly displaced Myanmar nationals to their motherland in Myanmar.
Shedding light on the importance of making roadmap for the repatriation of the Rohingyas to Myanmar, the foreign adviser said Bangladesh expects China to play a very strong and proactive role helping Bangladesh for the repatriation of the Rohingyas.
The Chinese ambassador briefed the adviser regarding his first ever upcoming bilateral visit to China scheduled to take place on 20-24 January.
Referring to the bilateral relations with China, the Touhid Hossain said this visit will strengthen deep understanding, friendship, and vibrant partnership advancing the strategic as well as technical cooperation between the two nations.
The foreign adviser said Bangladesh appreciates 100% Duty Free Quota Free market access of Bangladeshi products to China and expressed his hope that this market access would continue till 2029 (after the post-LDC period for 3 years).
In response, the ambassador said along with mangoes, this year Bangladeshi guava and jackfruits will also have the market access to China.
In this connection, the adviser asked for Chinese high tech energy efficient supports for developing fruits storage and preservation capacity in Bangladesh.
The adviser also underscored the importance of expanding bilateral cooperation in various sections.
He sought Chinese support for adding up more railway coaches for the passengers under capacity building initiatives of Bangladesh Railways.
The ambassador also informed the foreign adviser that during the upcoming visit, Chinese side is ready to sign implementation plan on exchange of hydrological information with Bangladesh which was previously sent by Bangladesh side.
He also apprised the foreign adviser that China is seriously considering to lower down its interest rates for Bangladesh.
The foreign adviser thanked China for their engagements with the development initiatives of Bangladesh and expressed his hope that the injured students will soon get their treatment in China.
