The Chinese government gave 20 thousand US dollars for the flood victims.

The Chinese government gave 20 thousand US dollars for the flood victims.

own reporter, morenewsbd
own reporter, morenewsbd

Published: 12:14 25 August 2024

The Chinese government is standing by the people affected by the ongoing floods in Bangladesh. The country has donated 20 thousand US dollars for the flood victims. This Sunday at 11 am in the Rashtriya Guest House Yamuna Chief Advisor Dr. The ambassador met Muhammad Yunus and handed over the donation check.

At this time, he said, the Chinese Red Cross will also provide one hundred thousand US dollars in humanitarian aid to the flood-affected people of Bangladesh.

In the meeting, Yao Wen welcomed the formation of the interim government and congratulated the Chief Adviser Yunus. The ambassador said that China will support the interim government to build a democratic and prosperous Bangladesh.

The chief adviser also stressed on building closer economic cooperation between Beijing and Dhaka and urged Chinese investors to relocate factories to Bangladesh. He said China has emerged as one of the largest producers of solar panels, but faces increasing barriers to export markets.

2006 Nobel Peace Prize-winning economist Professor Yunus said Chinese manufacturers could move their solar panel factories to Bangladesh. It will help Bangladesh diversify its exports and transform into a green economy.

He called for expanding the import of Bangladeshi products to China as part of increasing economic cooperation between the two countries. He also called for increased cooperation between the two countries in technology transfer, disaster management, education and agriculture.

On behalf of the Chinese leadership and people, Ambassador Yao Wen congratulated Prof. Muhammad Yunus for taking charge of the interim government of Bangladesh. The ambassador said, Beijing is ready to work with Dhaka and I am hopeful that Dr. Under the leadership of Yunus, the dream of building a poverty-free Bangladesh will be successful.

He addressed the chief adviser and said, under your leadership, the future of Bangladesh will be brighter and more prosperous. He also said that the strategic and cooperative partnership between China and Bangladesh is at a high peak in recent times and both countries will celebrate the 50th year of their diplomatic relations next year.

Yao Wen said the Chinese government remains committed to finding a lasting solution to the Rohingya crisis through a ceasefire in Myanmar's violence-plagued Rakhine state.

Dr. in the meeting. Yunus expressed hope that China will continue to provide political, financial and humanitarian support to the more than one million Rohingya people living in Bangladesh.
Recalling his memories in China, the Chief Adviser said Yunus Centers have been set up in several universities in China and many young people have formed Tri-Zero Clubs. Members of these clubs are committed to reducing poverty, unemployment and carbon emissions to zero.
He emphasized on establishing direct relationship between the youth community and people of the two countries.

Chinese ambassador at the meeting. Invite Yunus to visit China at his convenience. He said that Bangladesh is now passing through a juncture but the people of Bangladesh will be able to overcome this challenge.

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