China News Agency, Beijing, August 7th. On August 7th local time, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks with Bangladeshi Foreign Minister Momen in Dhaka.
Momen said that the strong friendship between Bangladesh and China was created and nurtured by the leaders of the older generations of the two countries. The two countries are partners of mutual trust and common development. It is an irreplaceable choice for Bangladesh to deepen bilateral solidarity and cooperation.
Rahman, the father of Bangladesh, visited China twice, and he was deeply impressed by the firm will, commitment and vitality of the Chinese people.
Since the establishment of diplomatic relations, Bangladesh-China relations have developed rapidly.
President Xi Jinping paid a landmark visit to Bangladesh in 2016, and various outcomes are being effectively implemented.
Thanks to China for providing valuable support for Bangladesh's fight against the epidemic, addressing the urgent needs of Bangladesh, and helping Bangladesh to speed up infrastructure construction and change the country's face.
China has created a miracle of economic development and has become Bangladesh's largest trading partner. Bangladesh looks forward to strengthening the "Golden Bangladesh" dream and the joint construction of the "Belt and Road" docking and cooperation, so as to accelerate the realization of Bangladesh's vision and goals.
Wang Yi said that China-Bangladesh relations are built on the basis of deep mutual trust between the leaders of the older generation of the two countries, on the basis of jointly striving for national independence and dignity, and on the basis of jointly defending the legitimate interests of developing countries.
Congratulations to Bangladesh's thriving economy and continuous improvement of people's livelihood.
The smooth progress of China-Bangladesh cooperation in various fields has brought benefits to the people of both sides.
In the process of Bangladesh's realization of the "Golden Bangladesh" dream, China has always been Bangladesh's most reliable long-term strategic partner. China is willing to promote the in-depth integration of the "Belt and Road" initiative with Bangladesh's development strategy, accelerate the joint feasibility study of the China-Bangladesh Free Trade Agreement, and share development. And market opportunities, share advanced experience and technology.
Wang Yi expounded China's position on the Taiwan issue, appreciated Bangladesh's immediate support for China's legitimate proposition, and emphasized that China is willing to work with the vast number of developing countries to jointly safeguard the sovereignty and territorial integrity of their respective countries and jointly safeguard the non-interference in internal affairs. The basic norms of international relations, jointly safeguard world and regional peace and stability, jointly oppose and contain all activities of splitting the country, and jointly strive for a good external environment for focusing on development.
Momen said that Meng firmly abides by the one-China principle, believes that Taiwan is China's territory, and supports China in safeguarding its core interests and major concerns.
Some countries do not want to see developing countries develop and grow, and do everything possible to create obstacles.
The world needs China's strength and China's voice, and Bangladesh will stand firmly with China.
Meng advocates multilateralism, adheres to the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, and maintains that the purposes and principles of the UN Charter must be upheld, UN General Assembly resolutions must be implemented, and separatism must be effectively contained, otherwise it will be a disaster for the whole world.
The two sides agreed to strengthen infrastructure, economic and industrial parks, people-to-people and cultural exchanges and cooperation, expand cooperation in local currency settlement, 5G, and clean energy, and will continue to maintain close communication and coordination in international and regional affairs.
Wang Yi announced that China's zero-tariff treatment for 98% of Bangladeshi products exported to China will be officially implemented on September 1 this year, and Bangladesh is welcome to export more advantageous products to China.
The two sides also exchanged in-depth views on issues of common concern.
After the talks, the foreign ministers of the two countries jointly witnessed the signing of cooperation documents on infrastructure, disaster prevention and mitigation, culture, tourism and ocean.
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