DHAKA, Mar 3, (V7N) — Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen met with Foreign Secretary Jashim Uddin today at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where both sides discussed key areas of cooperation and reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral relations.

Focus on Education, Skills Development, and Healthcare

According to a press release from the Foreign Ministry, discussions covered a range of mutual interests, with a particular focus on:

Enhancing collaboration between technical and vocational institutes

Expanding scholarship opportunities for Bangladeshi students in China

Strengthening healthcare partnerships between the two nations

China’s Role in the Rohingya Repatriation Efforts

On the Rohingya issue, the Foreign Secretary appreciated China’s continued engagement and expressed hope for further diplomatic assistance in facilitating a sustainable repatriation process.

Ambassador Yao Wen highlighted initiatives aimed at fostering deeper people-to-people connections, further solidifying the long-standing friendship between the two nations.

Both sides expressed optimism about the future trajectory of Bangladesh-China relations, reaffirming their commitment to working closely in areas of economic development, education, and humanitarian cooperation.

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