Sadik Sagar, Dhaka.
A meeting between the Chinese ambassador to Bangladesh and the prime minister’s defence adviser has highlighted ongoing discussions on defence cooperation within the broader framework of bilateral relations between Dhaka and Beijing.
Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister’s Defence Adviser AKM Shamsul Islam at the Armed Forces Division office in Dhaka Cantonment on Sunday.
According to the Inter Services Public Relations Directorate, the meeting was held in a cordial atmosphere, during which the two sides exchanged greetings and discussed various aspects of the longstanding relations between Bangladesh and China.
The discussion covered the broad spectrum of bilateral ties, with particular attention to defence cooperation and other areas of mutual interest. Both sides also reviewed opportunities to further strengthen cooperation in the sector.
Bangladesh and China have maintained close relations across multiple sectors, including trade, infrastructure development, defence and technology. Regular interactions between officials from the two countries are part of ongoing efforts to maintain communication and explore areas of cooperation.
Officials said the meeting reflected the continued engagement between Dhaka and Beijing on issues related to bilateral cooperation. Both sides expressed hope that the friendly relations between the two countries would continue to develop in the coming years.
