Chinese ambassador Yao Wen pays farewell visit to Jamaat Ameer

Outgoing Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen paid a farewell visit to Shafiqur Rahman MP, the Leader of the Opposition and Ameer of Jamaat-e-Islami, at the latter’s official residence on Minto Road in the capital on Tuesday morning.

The Chinese ambassador was accompanied by the embassy’s Deputy Chief of Mission Dr Liu Yuyin, Cultural Counsellor Li Shaopeng, Attaché Liang Shuying, and Political Affairs Attaché Wang Dauwei, said a press release issued by Jamaat-e-Islami.

The meeting was held in a warm and cordial atmosphere.

During the farewell meeting, both sides held cordial and constructive discussions on various issues of mutual interest between Bangladesh and China. They expressed hope that the economic, political, trade, diplomatic and friendly relations between the two countries would become stronger in the days ahead. They also expressed optimism that both countries would work together to further accelerate bilateral cooperation, development and progress.

On behalf of Jamaat-e-Islami, the party’s Ameer and other leaders praised the outgoing Chinese ambassador for his role in creating a positive environment in Bangladesh’s politics. In particular, they expressed gratitude to Ambassador Yao Wen for his positive role in improving relations among different political parties, including Jamaat-e-Islami, and in creating an environment for mutual dialogue during the political transition following the July Uprising.

Also present at the meeting were ATM Azharul Islam MP, Naib-e-Ameer of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami; Mia Golam Parwar, Secretary-General and former MP; Maulana Rafiqul Islam Khan MP, Assistant Secretary-General; and Advocate Ehsanul Mahbub Zubair, Assistant Secretary-General and Secretary of the Central Publicity and Media Department.