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[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/news/yunus-china-visit-paved-way-stronger-ties-govt-3860896[/URL]Yunus' China visit paved way for stronger ties: govt[ATTACH=full]16095[/ATTACH]File photoThe interim government today said Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus' just-concluded visit to China, marked by a high honour from China's President Xi Jinping, would foster stronger ties and mutual benefits through joint efforts on key issues.Khalilur Rahman, high representative to the chief adviser, and Chowdhury Ashik, executive chairman of Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA), said this while briefing reporters at the Foreign Service Academy this noon. Chief Adviser's press secretary Shafiqul Alam was also present."We feel very inspired," Khalilur said, describing the honour that Dr Yunus and his delegation members received from the Chinese delegation.The Bangladeshi side welcomed Chinese companies to participate in the Teesta River Comprehensive Management and Restoration Project (TRCMRP)."They (Chinese side) have also shown a positive approach," Khalilur said.Bangladesh appreciated China's constructive role in promoting peace talks on Myanmar and in promoting the resolution of the issue concerning the forcibly displaced Rohingyas from the Rakhine State of Myanmar who have taken shelter in Bangladesh.China commended Bangladesh for providing humanitarian assistance for the displaced Rohingyas, and supported Bangladesh and Myanmar in finding a mutually acceptable solution through friendly consultations.China assured that they will try their best and will continue to provide support for the repatriation of the Rohingya people to the best of its capabilities, said the high representative.Regarding investment, Chowdhury Ashik said they are taking forward the bilateral relationship in a manner that will mutually benefit both sides.Ashik said they met more than 100 Chinese companies and their top executives, and shared about recent reforms for improving the investment climate in Bangladesh."I made a presentation explaining why Bangladesh is a destination for investment. Bangladesh is open for doing business," he said.During the visit, the two sides signed an agreement on "Economic and Technical Cooperation" between the two governments and other cooperation documents on translation and publication of classics, exchanges and cooperation on cultural heritage, news exchange and media, sports, and health sector.Yunus, during his meeting with China's President Xi Jinping, expressed his sincere appreciation to the president and the Chinese people for the warm hospitality extended to him and the Bangladeshi delegation, and invited the Chinese leadership to visit Bangladesh at a mutually convenient time.The two sides agreed that since the establishment of diplomatic relationship between China and Bangladesh 50 years ago, relations between the two countries have maintained healthy and stable development regardless of changes in the international and regional landscape.The two sides also agreed to uphold the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, carry forward their traditional friendship, deepen political mutual trust and synergy between development strategies, keep moving forward in the China-Bangladesh Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership, and deliver greater benefits to the two countries and their peoples.Furthermore, the two sides reaffirmed their mutual support on issues involving each other's core interests and major concerns.China consistently adheres to the principle of non-interference in the internal affairs of other countries, respects Bangladesh's independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity, supports Bangladesh in safeguarding its national independence, respects the development path independently chosen by the people of Bangladesh, and supports Bangladesh in exploring a development path suited to its own national conditions.China has always followed a policy of good neighbourliness and friendship toward the people of Bangladesh, and supports the Interim Government of Bangladesh in effectively exercising governance, preserving unity and stability in Bangladesh, and leading Bangladesh onto a path of development and prosperity, according to a joint media statement.At the invitation of the Secretary-General of the Boao Forum for Asia, Dr Yunus attended the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2025 in Hainan, China from March 26 to 27 and then at the invitation of the government of the People's Republic of China, he visited Beijing from March 27 to 29.President Xi met with Dr Yunus in Beijing on March 28.
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Yunus' China visit paved way for stronger ties: govt
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The interim government today said Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus' just-concluded visit to China, marked by a high honour from China's President Xi Jinping, would foster stronger ties and mutual benefits through joint efforts on key issues.
Khalilur Rahman, high representative to the chief adviser, and Chowdhury Ashik, executive chairman of Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA), said this while briefing reporters at the Foreign Service Academy this noon. Chief Adviser's press secretary Shafiqul Alam was also present.
"We feel very inspired," Khalilur said, describing the honour that Dr Yunus and his delegation members received from the Chinese delegation.
The Bangladeshi side welcomed Chinese companies to participate in the Teesta River Comprehensive Management and Restoration Project (TRCMRP).
"They (Chinese side) have also shown a positive approach," Khalilur said.
Bangladesh appreciated China's constructive role in promoting peace talks on Myanmar and in promoting the resolution of the issue concerning the forcibly displaced Rohingyas from the Rakhine State of Myanmar who have taken shelter in Bangladesh.
China commended Bangladesh for providing humanitarian assistance for the displaced Rohingyas, and supported Bangladesh and Myanmar in finding a mutually acceptable solution through friendly consultations.
China assured that they will try their best and will continue to provide support for the repatriation of the Rohingya people to the best of its capabilities, said the high representative.
Regarding investment, Chowdhury Ashik said they are taking forward the bilateral relationship in a manner that will mutually benefit both sides.
Ashik said they met more than 100 Chinese companies and their top executives, and shared about recent reforms for improving the investment climate in Bangladesh.
"I made a presentation explaining why Bangladesh is a destination for investment. Bangladesh is open for doing business," he said.
During the visit, the two sides signed an agreement on "Economic and Technical Cooperation" between the two governments and other cooperation documents on translation and publication of classics, exchanges and cooperation on cultural heritage, news exchange and media, sports, and health sector.
Yunus, during his meeting with China's President Xi Jinping, expressed his sincere appreciation to the president and the Chinese people for the warm hospitality extended to him and the Bangladeshi delegation, and invited the Chinese leadership to visit Bangladesh at a mutually convenient time.
The two sides agreed that since the establishment of diplomatic relationship between China and Bangladesh 50 years ago, relations between the two countries have maintained healthy and stable development regardless of changes in the international and regional landscape.
The two sides also agreed to uphold the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, carry forward their traditional friendship, deepen political mutual trust and synergy between development strategies, keep moving forward in the China-Bangladesh Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership, and deliver greater benefits to the two countries and their peoples.
Furthermore, the two sides reaffirmed their mutual support on issues involving each other's core interests and major concerns.
China consistently adheres to the principle of non-interference in the internal affairs of other countries, respects Bangladesh's independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity, supports Bangladesh in safeguarding its national independence, respects the development path independently chosen by the people of Bangladesh, and supports Bangladesh in exploring a development path suited to its own national conditions.
China has always followed a policy of good neighbourliness and friendship toward the people of Bangladesh, and supports the Interim Government of Bangladesh in effectively exercising governance, preserving unity and stability in Bangladesh, and leading Bangladesh onto a path of development and prosperity, according to a joint media statement.
At the invitation of the Secretary-General of the Boao Forum for Asia, Dr Yunus attended the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2025 in Hainan, China from March 26 to 27 and then at the invitation of the government of the People's Republic of China, he visited Beijing from March 27 to 29.
President Xi met with Dr Yunus in Beijing on March 28.
