China stands by the flood victims of Bangladesh. The country has given US$ 20,000 to the Chief Adviser’s Relief Fund to help the flood victims.
Sunday (August 25) in the morning of the State Guest House Yamuna, the chief adviser of the interim government. Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen paid a courtesy call to Muhammad Yunus and handed over the donation check.
Chinese Red Cross will also provide humanitarian assistance of one hundred thousand US dollars to the people affected by the floods in Bangladesh, the ambassador said.
During the interview, the chief advisor Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus called for the transfer of some Chinese solar panel factories to Bangladesh in order to build a green economy.
The chief adviser 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.
Professor Dr. Yunus said Chinese manufacturers could shift 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 leaders and people, Ambassador Yao Wen congratulated Prof. Muhammad Yunus on 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 said to the Chief Adviser, the future of Bangladesh will be brighter and more prosperous under your leadership.
The ambassador 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 optimism 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.
On behalf of the Embassy, ​​the Chinese Ambassador handed over a check of US$20,000 to the Chief Adviser’s Relief Fund for flood relief.
