Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen has said Bangladesh and China are now facing "significant historical opportunities" for deeper cooperation between the two countries.
"China stands ready to work with Bangladesh to seize the opportunities of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties," he said while delivering a keynote speech at a seminar in the city.
The ambassador laid emphasis on promoting traditional friendship, consolidating political mutual trust, deepening Belt and Road cooperation, and further advancing the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership to a new height.
The Chinese Embassy, in collaboration with Center for Chinese Studies(SIIS-DU) and Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS) organised the seminar on "Bangladesh-China Relations: A Future Outlook" on Monday.
Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain spoke as the chief guest.
Director of the Academic Advisory Council, SIIS Prof Dr Yang Jiemian, Chair of the Committee on White Paper on the State of Bangladesh's Economy Dr Debapriya Bhattacharya, Director General, BIISS Major General Iftekhar Anis also spoke at the seminar.
In his keynote address, Ambassador Yao said the historical opportunities and external environment facing both of our countries have undergone profound changes.
However, he said, the core principles of mutual respect, equality, and mutual benefits in China-Bangladesh relations remain unchanged.
"The deep-rooted friendship between two peoples remains unchanged, and the determination of both governments and society to support and advance bilateral relations remains unchanged," said the envoy.
Prof Yang Jiemian said Bangladesh and China have a long history of friendly relations and both countries are at the key juncture of national development.
In the midst of a volatile regional and international environment, he said, the two countries should enhance experience sharing on governance, enhance synergy of respective strengths, support each other's core interests, and jointly tackle challenges.
