CPC International Department Minister Liu Haixing Meets PM Tarique Rahman
Liu Haixing, Minister of the International Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday (November 4).
The meeting was held at the Prime Minister’s Office at the Bangladesh Secretariat.
During the meeting, Mr. Liu conveyed Chinese President Xi Jinping’s greetings to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. In response, the prime minister also conveyed his greetings to President Xi Jinping and Chinese Premier Li Qiang.
Liu Haixing said that a joint declaration on a new era in the future bilateral relations between the two countries had been made during Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s visit to Beijing. He expressed hope that areas of mutual cooperation would be further expanded in line with the declaration.
He said China’s support for Bangladesh’s development and progress would continue. China’s commitment to Bangladesh remained unchanged, and he expressed optimism that relations between the two countries would become deeper and stronger in the future.
Mr. Liu also expressed confidence in Bangladesh’s potential for economic growth and development under the leadership of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.
In response, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman said the foundation of Bangladesh-China relations was laid during the tenure of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman. He added that the relationship had held a special place in the hearts of the people of both countries for a long time.
The prime minister said it was now their responsibility to preserve this historic relationship and carry it forward for future generations. He expressed hope that the tradition of friendship and cooperation between the two countries would continue to grow through the efforts of the younger generation.
Tarique Rahman also recalled that Bangladesh’s canal excavation programme began following former President Ziaur Rahman’s visit to China and later gained widespread popularity. The initiative contributed to agricultural development.
He said the current government had also undertaken an initiative to excavate 20,000 kilometres of canals. The programme would benefit farmers and ordinary people while playing an important role in protecting biodiversity and maintaining environmental balance.
Both sides emphasised the importance of increasing party-level communication and cooperation between the Communist Party of China and the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP).
Liu Haixing said China was interested in expanding relations between the two parties and making them more diverse. He also invited a delegation led by the BNP Secretary General to visit China.
The Bangladesh-China-Myanmar Economic Corridor was also discussed at the meeting. In addition, Liu expressed China’s support for Bangladesh’s inclusion in the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP).
