Chinese Ambassador Pays Farewell Visit to Dr Shafiqul Rahman, Discusses Strengthening Bilateral Ties

PNN News Desk | Dhaka

Discussions were held on further strengthening bilateral relations between Bangladesh and China during a farewell meeting between Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen and Opposition Leader Dr Shafiqul Rahman. The meeting placed particular emphasis on expanding cooperation in areas of mutual interest, including the economy and trade.

The farewell visit and meeting took place on Tuesday at the official residence of the Opposition Leader on Minto Road in the capital. Representatives of both sides discussed Bangladesh-China political, diplomatic and economic relations, as well as various aspects of future cooperation.

Both sides expressed hope that the existing friendly relations between Bangladesh and China would expand and become stronger in the coming days. They also emphasized the continuation of mutual cooperation to advance the development and progress of both countries.

On behalf of Jamaat-e-Islami, Ambassador Yao Wen was praised for his role in political dialogue and improving relations among different groups during his tenure in Bangladesh. In particular, appreciation was expressed for his efforts to maintain communication with various political parties and create an environment for mutual dialogue during the changes in the country's political situation following the July movement.

The Chinese delegation at the meeting included the embassy's Deputy Chief of Mission Dr Liu Yuyin, Cultural Counsellor Li Shaopeng, Attaché Liang Shuying and Political Affairs Attaché Wang Daowei.

Representing Jamaat-e-Islami at the meeting were the party's Naib-e-Ameer ATM Azharul Islam MP, Secretary General and former MP Mia Golam Parwar, Assistant Secretary General Maulana Rafiqul Islam Khan MP, and Assistant Secretary General and Secretary of the Central Publicity and Media Department Advocate Ehsanul Mahbub Zubair, among other leaders.

Those concerned said the meeting was held in a cordial atmosphere. They also expressed expectations that communication and cooperation on issues of mutual interest between the two countries would continue in the future.