He said Beijing also voiced support for Bangladesh’s interest in the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), which could provide Bangladesh with greater access to regional markets.

Earlier, Zhao Leji, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC) of China, called on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman at the same venue, Kobir said, adding that Zhao Leji, who is regarded as one of the most influential leaders in China’s political structure, is the third-ranking member of the Politburo Standing Committee and holds a position broadly comparable to that of a parliamentary speaker.

According to Humayun Kobir, Zhao Leji reaffirmed China’s support for Bangladesh’s development and prosperity under the leadership of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.

The PM’s adviser said Zhao highlighted China’s close engagement with Bangladesh’s development priorities and assured continued Chinese cooperation in advancing the country’s development agenda.

He added that the Chinese leader identified opportunities for cooperation in healthcare, education, skills development, technical and vocational training, water resource management, and river management.