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China envoy meets PM’s adviser, stresses stronger ties in key sectors
Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen on Tuesday met Prime Minister’s Political and Agriculture Adviser Nazrul Islam Khan and emphasised the need to strengthen cooperation in key sectors including agriculture and education.
The meeting was held at the Prime Minister’s Tejgaon office, where issues of mutual interest between Bangladesh and China were discussed, said a press release.
It said various bilateral issues were discussed with a focus on expanding cooperation in agriculture, forestry and education.
The two sides highlighted the need for closer collaboration in modern farming technology, afforestation to protect the environment, and skills development in the education sector in Bangladesh.
Nazrul Islam Khan sought more active support from China in these areas while the Chinese envoy assured continued cooperation in Bangladesh’s development efforts, reports UNB.
Chinese Embassy’s Cultural Counsellor Li Shaopeng and other officials were also present at the meeting.