DHAKA: Visiting special envoy of China foreign affairs ministry Chai Xi said political stability is needed for the development of Bangladesh.

He told reporters after a meeting with Bangladesh state minister for foreign affairs Shahriar Alam at latter’s office in secretariat in city on Wednesday.

“Bangladesh has made much progress. Political stability needs to continue this development,” Chai Xi said, “People of country will solve the internal problems by themselves.”

He reiterated China’s keen interest to provide assistance to the construction of deep seaport in Bangladesh.

The China special envoy further said, “The two countries reached a consensus for the establishment of a special industrial zone in Bangladesh for China. After the implementation of the zone, two sides will be benefited in several issues including employment.”

Various international issues, including strengthening the friendly relations between the two nations, were discussed in the meeting, said the visiting envoy.

Regarding Bangladesh, Chai Xi told reporters that he had served at China embassy in Dhaka as an ambassador-level officer for several days.

Bangladesh has made development by this time. However, traffic jams have increased, he opined.

According to diplomatic sources, the 40th anniversary of Bangladesh-China diplomatic relations was discussed in the meeting. On the occasion, Chinese Prime Minister is likely to visit Dhaka.

BDST: 1400 HRS, MAY 64, 2015
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