China's commitment to continued support in achieving the SDGs
September 26, 20242 Mins Read
Jumbangla Desk: China has promised China's continued cooperation in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of Bangladesh. At the same time, the country is interested in investing in solar panels in Bangladesh and deepening trade and economic ties with Dhaka.
On the other hand, the chief adviser of the interim government emphasized the close relationship with China and the development of relations between the two countries. Muhammad Yunus. He said, he wants to open a 'new chapter' in Bangladesh's relationship with China.
On Wednesday (September 25) afternoon local time in New York on the sidelines of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly, the chief adviser of Bangladesh and the chief adviser of the Nobel laureate government in New York at the United Nations headquarters in New York. These issues came up in the meeting of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi with Muhammad Yunus.
Sources confirm that various important issues including strengthening of bilateral relations and increasing economic and commercial cooperation were discussed in the meeting.
China's foreign minister described Prof Yunus as an "old friend of the Chinese people" and congratulated the chief adviser on taking over the leadership of the interim government. He said, “We have full confidence in you. You will meet people's expectations.”
Wang Yi said that the Chinese solar panel manufacturers to establish a plant in Bangladesh. China will pay attention to Yunus' call. The chief adviser made this call when the Chinese ambassador in Dhaka paid a courtesy call on him last month.
China's foreign minister said Beijing will encourage greater cooperation and partnership between companies from the two countries. Bangladesh will also benefit from China's decision to grant zero-tariff access to all products from LDCs .
He said the Chinese Red Cross had sent a team of doctors to treat seriously injured students and people during the July-August mass uprising. Wang Yi also said that China will welcome more students from Bangladesh.
Dr. Muhammad Yunus thanked China for such a position. He also praised the "amazing" Chinese efforts to lift millions of people out of poverty.
The chief adviser said Chinese solar companies could invest more heavily in Bangladesh, which enjoys market access favored by many wealthy countries. He urged other Chinese manufacturers to shift their factories to Bangladesh.
Dr. Yunus stressed the close ties with China and the opening of "a new chapter" in relations between the two countries. He also called for increased technical cooperation between companies of both countries. He said, “We would love to cooperate with Chinese companies. We have many opportunities to work together.
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