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Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman Meets Chinese President Xi Jinping In Beijing

The two countries also reached an understanding on regular foreign and defence ministry dialogues, while Bangladesh said China welcomed its BRICS bid.

  • Mahdi Amin, spokesperson for the Bangladesh prime minister's office, announced that Bangladesh and China will modernize Chittagong and Mongla sea ports while establishing a "2+2 dialogue" mechanism covering foreign affairs and defence.
  • Reaffirming the bilateral relationship, Rahman told Chinese officials that China holds an important place in Bangladesh's foreign policy and is a valued, trusted partner in regional affairs.
  • China welcomed Dhaka's future application to join BRICS, Amin said, as Bangladesh prioritizes Mandarin in education and seeks assistance building hospitals and easing visa rules for Bangladeshis visiting Kunming.
  • According to a Chinese press release, Bangladesh fully supports China's global initiatives, with representatives from both nations committing to strengthen coordination and collaboration on international and regional affairs.
  • No reference was made to a tripartite dialogue involving Pakistan, China, and Bangladesh that was initiated during the previous Muhammad Yunus-led interim regime; future interactions will utilize the newly established bilateral mechanism.
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CGTN broke the news in Beijing, China on Friday, June 26, 2026.
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