Bangladesh and China signed 13 memorandums of understanding (MoUs) on Thursday afternoon at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing following a bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and Chinese Premier Li Qiang. The signing was attended by Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman, Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahid Uddin Swapon, and senior foreign ministry officials. The agreements aim to enhance cooperation in investment, green development, and other key areas.

At a press briefing, Prime Minister’s Office spokesperson Mahdi Amin said the MoUs cover areas under the Global Development Initiative, including health, education, and skills development. Separate cooperation plans were signed for human resource development and technical and vocational education. Additional MoUs were signed to strengthen collaboration in the media sector, focusing on modern technology and information exchange. One agreement also covers the export of Bangladesh’s national fruit, jackfruit.

Foreign Affairs Adviser Humayun Kabir stated that China expressed full support for Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s government and pledged cooperation in trade, education, and culture. He added that China assured Bangladesh of its support on the Rohingya issue, marking a new phase in bilateral relations.