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China Reaffirms Commitment to Bangladesh's New Government
(MENAFN) China reaffirmed its commitment to Bangladesh's new administration on Wednesday as the two nations' top diplomats convened in Beijing for wide-ranging talks spanning trade, regional security, and strategic cooperation.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his Bangladeshi counterpart Khalilur Rahman that Beijing respects Bangladesh's independence, sovereignty, chosen development path, and political system, voicing firm backing for Dhaka's pursuit of an autonomous foreign policy, according to a statement issued by the Chinese Foreign Ministry.
Wang expressed readiness to advance the alignment of high-quality Belt and Road cooperation with Bangladesh's national development priorities, as well as deepen collaboration across trade, investment, water conservancy, and green development. He was equally direct in pushing back against any outside interference in the bilateral relationship, stressing that China's ties with Bangladesh and other South Asian nations are not "targeted at any third party and should not be influenced by any third party."
Rahman responded in kind, describing China as a country that "has always been a trustworthy and indispensable friend and partner." He stated that Bangladesh "looks forward to further deepening all-round friendship and cooperation, upgrading the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership to a higher level and supporting Bangladesh's economic and social development."
The meeting concluded with both sides releasing a joint statement reaffirming their shared commitment to the UN Charter, multilateralism, and the peaceful resolution of disputes. The two nations jointly called for an "immediate and comprehensive ceasefire" in the Middle East, backed ongoing diplomatic initiatives, and urged the protection of civilians and safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. Beijing additionally threw its weight behind Bangladesh and Myanmar's joint efforts to resolve the Rohingya refugee crisis.
On the sidelines, Rahman held a separate meeting with the chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), where discussions centered on the Bangladesh-China strategic partnership and prospects for deeper cooperation in trade, investment, connectivity, and development, according to the Bangladeshi Foreign Ministry.
The Beijing visit marked Rahman's third overseas bilateral trip since assuming his post earlier this year — and took place against a backdrop of deep and longstanding economic interdependence. China has held the position of Bangladesh's largest trading partner for 15 consecutive years, with bilateral trade climbing to approximately $17.35 billion in 2024, a figure that skews heavily in Beijing's favor. When Bangladesh formally joined China's multitrillion-dollar Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in 2016, Beijing pledged roughly $24 billion in loans and aid.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his Bangladeshi counterpart Khalilur Rahman that Beijing respects Bangladesh's independence, sovereignty, chosen development path, and political system, voicing firm backing for Dhaka's pursuit of an autonomous foreign policy, according to a statement issued by the Chinese Foreign Ministry.
Wang expressed readiness to advance the alignment of high-quality Belt and Road cooperation with Bangladesh's national development priorities, as well as deepen collaboration across trade, investment, water conservancy, and green development. He was equally direct in pushing back against any outside interference in the bilateral relationship, stressing that China's ties with Bangladesh and other South Asian nations are not "targeted at any third party and should not be influenced by any third party."
Rahman responded in kind, describing China as a country that "has always been a trustworthy and indispensable friend and partner." He stated that Bangladesh "looks forward to further deepening all-round friendship and cooperation, upgrading the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership to a higher level and supporting Bangladesh's economic and social development."
The meeting concluded with both sides releasing a joint statement reaffirming their shared commitment to the UN Charter, multilateralism, and the peaceful resolution of disputes. The two nations jointly called for an "immediate and comprehensive ceasefire" in the Middle East, backed ongoing diplomatic initiatives, and urged the protection of civilians and safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. Beijing additionally threw its weight behind Bangladesh and Myanmar's joint efforts to resolve the Rohingya refugee crisis.
On the sidelines, Rahman held a separate meeting with the chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), where discussions centered on the Bangladesh-China strategic partnership and prospects for deeper cooperation in trade, investment, connectivity, and development, according to the Bangladeshi Foreign Ministry.
The Beijing visit marked Rahman's third overseas bilateral trip since assuming his post earlier this year — and took place against a backdrop of deep and longstanding economic interdependence. China has held the position of Bangladesh's largest trading partner for 15 consecutive years, with bilateral trade climbing to approximately $17.35 billion in 2024, a figure that skews heavily in Beijing's favor. When Bangladesh formally joined China's multitrillion-dollar Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in 2016, Beijing pledged roughly $24 billion in loans and aid.
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