China to play realistic role for Rohingya repatriation

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DHAKA, Jan 27, 2019 (BSS) – Chinese Ambassador here Zhang Zuo today said
China was willing to play a constructive role to repatriate the displaced
Rohingyas from Bangladesh to Myanmar.

China will maintain close communication with Bangladesh and Myanmar to
find a practical solution of the crisis, he said while paying a courtesy call
on Foreign Minister A.K. Abdul Momen at the foreign ministry here.

During the meeting the Bangladesh foreign minister sought China’s strong
support to persuade Myanmar for resolution of the Rohingya crisis.

Chinese Ambassador expressed his commitment to work with the government of
Bangladesh to implement decisions reached through consensus between the
leaders of China and Bangladesh during President of China Xi Jinping’s visit
to Bangladesh in October 2016.

The Chinese envoy showed his keen interest to make deeper engagement with
the foreign minister to bring China-Bangladesh bilateral relations to a
higher level.

He wished to strengthen practical cooperation between the two countries
and accelerate implementation of the projects for common development and
prosperity under the “Belt and Road” Initiative.

Ambassador Zhang underlined the importance of the bilateral consultation
mechanisms to steer the practical cooperation between the two countries.

The foreign minister emphasized on economic diplomacy and acknowledged the
tremendous contribution of China in Bangladesh’s economic development.

Momen expressed gratitude to China for signing 27 Agreements and MOU,
worth billions of dollar in investment, during Xi Jinping’s visit to
Bangladesh when bilateral relationship was elevated to the stage of
“strategic partnership”.

The foreign minister requested the ambassador to take effective measures
for speedy implementation of projects funded by China.

Chinese ambassador stated measures taken by Chinese government to reduce
the trade gap between Bangladesh and China and increasing the level of
Chinese investment in Bangladesh for development of industries.