China pledges free market access
Jiabao assures Hasina of more support for climate battle
China will allow duty-free access of Bangladeshi products to its markets and increase its support for the country's efforts to face floods and other natural calamities caused by global warming.
Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao gave the assurance during official talks with Bangladesh Premier Sheikh Hasina held at East Hall of Great Hall yesterday afternoon.
During the talks, the two leaders discussed various issues of bilateral interest as well as Chinese support and cooperation for Bangladesh's socio-economic sectors.
In the meeting, the Bangladesh premier also sought short and long term Chinese assistance, grants and approval of state to state loan on ODA basis for implementing seven projects in Bangladesh's agriculture, power and infrastructure sectors.
These grants are for construction of Chinese Exhibition Centre with car parking facilities, construction of road and rail infrastructure connecting Chittagong with Kunming through Gundum of Myanmar, construction of eighth Bangladesh-China Friendship Bridge, Water Purification Project in Pagla, Financial and Technical support for construction of power plant in Bangladesh, strengthening organisational cooperation between China National Hybrid Rice Research Centre and Bangladesh Rice Research Institutes and waiving Chinese loan.
PM's Press Secretary Abul Kalam Azad briefed reporters after the talks.
Welcoming Hasina to the Great Hall, the Chinese PM lauded her leadership, saying that democracy has been strengthened further in Bangladesh after her assumption of office of prime minister.
“Stability in socio-economic sectors has been brought back after your assumption as the prime minister of Bangladesh," Jiabao told Hasina and expressed hope that Bangladesh will achieve further progress in this vital sectors in future under her prudent leadership.
Referring to excellent bilateral relations existing between the two countries, the Chinese premier said the cooperation in the country's socio-economic sectors would be bolstered in the days to come.
In reply, Hasina recalled the visits of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman to China in 1953 and 1957 and said through these visits bilateral links between Bangladesh and China had been established.
Hasina said China is a trusted friend of Bangladesh and her country attaches highest importance to its relationship with China in the greater interest of the two Asian nations.
Mentioning the Chinese support for Bangladesh's development sector, Hasina said the Chinese cooperation in the country's infrastructure, trade and business, agriculture, energy and power have been playing an important role in the country's socio-economic development.
In this context, she referred to Bangladesh-China Friendship Bridge, Bangabandhu International Conference Centre and other projects being implemented through Chinese support.
During the talks, Hasina sought Chinese support and cooperation in modernising flood forecasting and warning centre, river dreading projects, satellite launching and setting up remote sensing satellite, increasing stipend for Bangladeshi students up to 150 and providing scholarship facilities to the foreign service officials.
Referring to defence cooperation, the PM requested the Chinese government to provide two frigates with three helicopters under long-term loan assistance and called for extending support to her government's endeavours in tackling the challenges of climate change.
Laying emphasis on regional cooperation, Hasina said relations among the countries in the region, especially China, India and Myanmar, have to be strengthened for the overall benefit in the region.
She said concerted efforts have to be taken to eliminate terrorism and militancy from the region.
Describing poverty as a common enemy, Hasina said united steps have to be taken to eradicate poverty from the Asian region.
As the Bangladesh premier sought Chinese cooperation in these sectors, Jiabao assured her to provide his country's support for these sectors for overall development of Bangladesh.
Regarding the climate change issue, the Chinese premier appreciated the role of Bangladesh premier for her prudent leadership in those forums where she raised the vulnerability of the affected countries and sought international support to tackle the climate change challenges.
Foreign Minister Dipu Moni, Communications Minister Syed Abul Hossain, Industries Minister Dilip Barua, Ambassador-at-Large M Ziauddin, Foreign Secretary Mohamed Mijarul Quayes, Bangladesh Ambassador to China Munshi Foiz Ahmad, among others, were present.
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Jiabao assures Hasina of more support for climate battle
China will allow duty-free access of Bangladeshi products to its markets and increase its support for the country's efforts to face floods and other natural calamities caused by global warming.
Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao gave the assurance during official talks with Bangladesh Premier Sheikh Hasina held at East Hall of Great Hall yesterday afternoon.
During the talks, the two leaders discussed various issues of bilateral interest as well as Chinese support and cooperation for Bangladesh's socio-economic sectors.
In the meeting, the Bangladesh premier also sought short and long term Chinese assistance, grants and approval of state to state loan on ODA basis for implementing seven projects in Bangladesh's agriculture, power and infrastructure sectors.
These grants are for construction of Chinese Exhibition Centre with car parking facilities, construction of road and rail infrastructure connecting Chittagong with Kunming through Gundum of Myanmar, construction of eighth Bangladesh-China Friendship Bridge, Water Purification Project in Pagla, Financial and Technical support for construction of power plant in Bangladesh, strengthening organisational cooperation between China National Hybrid Rice Research Centre and Bangladesh Rice Research Institutes and waiving Chinese loan.
PM's Press Secretary Abul Kalam Azad briefed reporters after the talks.
Welcoming Hasina to the Great Hall, the Chinese PM lauded her leadership, saying that democracy has been strengthened further in Bangladesh after her assumption of office of prime minister.
“Stability in socio-economic sectors has been brought back after your assumption as the prime minister of Bangladesh," Jiabao told Hasina and expressed hope that Bangladesh will achieve further progress in this vital sectors in future under her prudent leadership.
Referring to excellent bilateral relations existing between the two countries, the Chinese premier said the cooperation in the country's socio-economic sectors would be bolstered in the days to come.
In reply, Hasina recalled the visits of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman to China in 1953 and 1957 and said through these visits bilateral links between Bangladesh and China had been established.
Hasina said China is a trusted friend of Bangladesh and her country attaches highest importance to its relationship with China in the greater interest of the two Asian nations.
Mentioning the Chinese support for Bangladesh's development sector, Hasina said the Chinese cooperation in the country's infrastructure, trade and business, agriculture, energy and power have been playing an important role in the country's socio-economic development.
In this context, she referred to Bangladesh-China Friendship Bridge, Bangabandhu International Conference Centre and other projects being implemented through Chinese support.
During the talks, Hasina sought Chinese support and cooperation in modernising flood forecasting and warning centre, river dreading projects, satellite launching and setting up remote sensing satellite, increasing stipend for Bangladeshi students up to 150 and providing scholarship facilities to the foreign service officials.
Referring to defence cooperation, the PM requested the Chinese government to provide two frigates with three helicopters under long-term loan assistance and called for extending support to her government's endeavours in tackling the challenges of climate change.
Laying emphasis on regional cooperation, Hasina said relations among the countries in the region, especially China, India and Myanmar, have to be strengthened for the overall benefit in the region.
She said concerted efforts have to be taken to eliminate terrorism and militancy from the region.
Describing poverty as a common enemy, Hasina said united steps have to be taken to eradicate poverty from the Asian region.
As the Bangladesh premier sought Chinese cooperation in these sectors, Jiabao assured her to provide his country's support for these sectors for overall development of Bangladesh.
Regarding the climate change issue, the Chinese premier appreciated the role of Bangladesh premier for her prudent leadership in those forums where she raised the vulnerability of the affected countries and sought international support to tackle the climate change challenges.
Foreign Minister Dipu Moni, Communications Minister Syed Abul Hossain, Industries Minister Dilip Barua, Ambassador-at-Large M Ziauddin, Foreign Secretary Mohamed Mijarul Quayes, Bangladesh Ambassador to China Munshi Foiz Ahmad, among others, were present.
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