Chinese envoy highlights stronger Bangladesh-China ties at Defence Staff College

Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen has underscored the growing strategic partnership between Bangladesh and China, saying the recent visit of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to Beijing marked a new milestone in Bangladesh-China ties.

The ambassador made the remarks while delivering a lecture at the Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC) on Wednesday at the invitation of the institution, according to the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Bangladesh.

Acting Commandant Md Asaduzzaman, more than 300 officers of the Bangladesh Armed Forces and representatives of foreign militaries attended the lecture.

Referring to the prime minister's recent visit to China, Ambassador Yao said the two countries had agreed to upgrade the China-Bangladesh Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and work towards building a China-Bangladesh community with a shared future in the new era.

Quoting Chinese President Xi Jinping, the envoy said China has always attached great importance to its relations with Bangladesh and would remain the country's "trustworthy good friend, good neighbour and good partner."

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He said China is willing to strengthen exchanges and cooperation with all sectors in Bangladesh to support the country's development and reaffirmed Beijing's commitment to an independent foreign policy of peace.

The ambassador also said China opposes hegemony, expansionism and spheres of influence, adding that the country is committed to working with Bangladesh and the international community to promote an equal and orderly multipolar world and an inclusive model of economic globalisation.

He highlighted China's Global Development Initiative, Global Security Initiative, Global Civilisation Initiative and Global Governance Initiative as key frameworks for international cooperation.

Following the lecture, Ambassador Yao held an interactive session with participants, exchanging views on a range of issues, including the Rohingya crisis.