MANILA, July 22, (V7N)– Bangladesh and China today discussed cooperation on transport corridors as the two countries explored ways to advance their comprehensive cooperative partnership and deepen connectivity and economic ties.
Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held the bilateral meeting in Manila on the sidelines of the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Foreign Ministers' Meeting, according to the foreign ministry here. Prime Minister's Foreign Affairs Adviser Humaiun Kobir accompanied the Bangladesh Foreign Minister at the meeting.
During the talks, the two foreign ministers discussed a wide range of bilateral issues aimed at advancing the comprehensive cooperative partnership between Bangladesh and China and jointly building a China-Bangladesh Community with a Shared Future. Cooperation on transport corridors featured prominently, as the two sides exchanged views on strengthening connectivity alongside broader economic engagement.
The ministers also discussed investment, energy, economic cooperation, and other matters of mutual interest. The Rohingya crisis and repatriation of the forcibly displaced Myanmar nationals were also discussed, with Bangladesh consistently seeking China's active engagement in facilitating safe, voluntary, and sustainable repatriation to Myanmar.
The meeting reflected the two countries' continued efforts to expand their multifaceted cooperation, with connectivity, investment, energy, and economic partnership remaining important areas of bilateral engagement.
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