Chinese premier eyes new economic relations with Bangladesh
16/9/2008 18:01
Chinese Premier, Wen Jiabao, said the country is ready to push for more
mutually beneficial relations with Bangladesh.
Wen made the remark when
holding talks with Fakhruddin Ahmed, Chief Advisor of Bangladeshi Caretaker
Government in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing today morning.
During
their talks, Wen said China and Bangladesh had seen smooth development of
bilateral relations since establishing diplomatic ties 33 years ago.
Wen
added China is ready to continue to adopt new measures for development of
bilateral trade and economic cooperation.
Fakhruddin thanked China for its
long-term economic partnership, saying he hoped for even closer cooperation to
expand trade.
After the talks, Wen and Fakhruddin attended a signing ceremony
of several documents dealing with cooperation between the two
countries.
Fakhruddin arrived in Beijing yesterday, starting a four-day visit
at the invitation of the Chinese government. He will attend the closing ceremony
of the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games tomorrow.
Xinhua
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