Dhaka, Beijing committed to beef up military cooperation for peace in South Asia
Dhaka, Oct 6 (APP): A top Chinese diplomat said in Dhaka on Wednesday Bangladesh and China would intensify cooperation between the armies and law enforcement departments to safeguard respective national security and stability, and also promote peace in the South Asian region.
Chinese Ambassador in Dhaka Zhang Xianyi, who was speaking at a joint reception in celebration of the 35th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between Dhaka and Beijing, said both the countries decided to forge Closer Comprehensive Partnership of Cooperation from the strategic perspectives.
Referring to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasinas visit to China and Chinese Vice-President Xi Jinpings visit to Bangladesh, he said the two leaders reached consensus on further pushing forward China-Bangladesh relationship and strengthen bilateral cooperation in different fields.
Foreign Minister Dr Dipu Moni also spoke as chief guest at the function held in Dhaka in the evening. Ministers, MPs, politicians, diplomats, and high civil and military personalities attended the reception.
The Ambassador appreciated Bangladeshs One-China policy and said the political mutual trust between the two countries is being strengthened.
He said China has always been supporting Bangladesh in its efforts to maintain its national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Xianyi said the two countries will continue to exchange high-level visits and intensify friendly exchanges between the government agencies, parliaments, political parties and NGOs.
The two countries will expedite cooperation in trade and investment, agriculture, transportation and infrastructure development based on equality and mutual benefit.
The Chinese Ambassador said the bilateral trade volume is increasing each year and expected to surpass US$ 5 billion in 2010.
He said the two countries will maintain close cooperation in international and regional affairs including the global financial crisis, climate change, energy, and food security.
Xianyi said Foreign Minister Dr Dipu Moni, Agriculture Minister Matia Chowdhury and State Minister for Environment and Forests Dr Hasan Mahmud will pay visit to China marking the 35th anniversary of diplomatic ties.
In November, he said, a Hospital Ship of the Navy of the Chinese Peoples Liberation Army will pay an official visit to Bangladesh.
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