Bangladesh on Friday (8 September) reaffirmed its strong and enduring partnership with China, describing China as a dependable neighbor, close friend, and collaborative ally in Bangladesh’s path to modernization. This declaration was made during the inauguration of the “Belt and Road Initiative in Bangladesh Exhibition 2023” in the city, where the Chinese envoy delivered a keynote address emphasizing the commitment to bolster economic and trade relations between China and Bangladesh.
The envoy expressed optimism that, under the Belt and Road Initiative, the relationship between the two nations would ascend to new heights and usher in a fresh era of friendly collaboration. Notably, this year marks the 10th anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative, with Bangladesh having been the first South Asian country to join this initiative.
The Chinese envoy extended gratitude to the Bangladesh China Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Chinese Enterprise Association for orchestrating this event. He underscored the significance of this exhibition, which vividly showcases the achievements of the Belt and Road Initiative in Bangladesh, serving as a platform for cooperation between Chinese and Bangladeshi enterprises. Moreover, this exhibition is a gesture commemorating the 74th anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China.
The “Belt and Road Initiative in Bangladesh Exhibition 2023” is a premium exhibition that features leading companies from both China and Bangladesh. It is scheduled from September 8th to 10th, 2023, at the Bangabandhu Bangladesh – China Friendship Exhibition Center in Purbachal, running from 10:30 AM to 7:00 PM. The event is a collaborative effort involving the Embassy of China in Bangladesh, the Bangladesh China Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCCI), and the Chinese Enterprise Association (CEAB).
The exhibition encompasses various activities, including seminars, workshops with government departments, forums for dialogue between Chinese and Bangladeshi businesses, job fairs, and business meetings. Among the exhibitors are 15 Chinese companies with their South Asian regional headquarters in Bangladesh, nearly 20 other prominent Chinese companies actively operating in the Bangladesh market, and several prominent Bangladeshi companies and banks.
