The China-Bangladesh Trade and Investment Conference was held in Dhaka, bringing together over 400 business representatives and senior officials, including Bangladesh’s Chief Advisor Yunus, Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao, and Ambassador Yao Wen. The event highlighted 50 years of diplomatic relations and focused on upgrading economic cooperation in new energy, digital economy, green industries, and supply chain integration.
Wang Wentao reiterated China’s commitment to deepening trade ties, citing President Xi Jinping’s recent meeting with Yunus and their consensus on expanding collaboration. He emphasized China’s support for multilateral trade systems and offered to assist Bangladesh in industrial transformation, particularly in textiles, agriculture, and IT. Yunus welcomed Chinese investment, praising Bangladesh’s young workforce, market potential, and pro-business reforms, while pledging to improve the investment climate for Chinese firms.
The conference featured sector-specific negotiations between enterprises, with Bangladesh promoting its investment policies and Chinese trade associations outlining cooperation plans. The talks yielded positive outcomes, signaling stronger economic integration ahead.
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