Bangladesh and China pledge to deepen economic and trade cooperation as State Minister Shama Obaed and Chinese diplomat Liu Yuyin attend a BCCCI event marking China’s 77th anniversary.
DHAKA, October 15: Bangladesh and China have expressed their shared commitment to deepening economic and trade cooperation, with both sides seeking to elevate bilateral relations to new heights.
The commitment came at a celebration marking the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, hosted by the Bangladesh China Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCCI) on Wednesday night (October 14).
Chinese Chargé d’Affaires Dr Liu Yuyin attended the event, along with Bangladesh’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam, who also delivered remarks.
Dr Liu said China-Bangladesh relations had been elevated, under the strategic guidance of the two countries’ leaders, to building a China-Bangladesh community with a shared future in the new era.
He described China as a trustworthy friend and development partner of Bangladesh, saying Beijing stood ready to work with Dhaka to deepen practical cooperation and advance bilateral economic and trade relations.
The Chinese diplomat said the evolving relationship had injected strong momentum into the long-term development of ties between the two countries.
State Minister Shama Obaed said China’s achievements in economic and social development over the past 77 years had provided valuable experience for developing countries.
She expressed Bangladesh’s expectation of expanding practical cooperation with China and elevating the friendly relations between the two countries to a new level.
The event brought together diplomatic and business representatives to mark China’s national anniversary, providing an opportunity to highlight the importance of bilateral engagement and economic cooperation.
For Bangladesh, deeper economic ties with China could support trade expansion and broader development cooperation as Dhaka seeks to strengthen its international economic partnerships.
