BNP Secretary General and Local Government Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has sought China’s constructive role and cooperation to ensure the safe, dignified, sustainable, and voluntary repatriation of Rohingya refugees. He made the request during two separate bilateral meetings in Beijing on Tuesday with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng at the Great Hall of the People and with Liu Haixing, Minister of the International Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC).

During the discussions, both sides emphasized strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation in areas of mutual interest. Mirza Fakhrul also sought Chinese partnership in the Teesta River management project, highlighting its importance for livelihoods in northern Bangladesh. The meetings reaffirmed Bangladesh’s support for the One-China policy and discussed expanding cooperation in defense training, renewable energy, urban management, and healthcare, including the proposed Bangladesh-China Friendship Hospital.

Both parties expressed optimism about elevating Bangladesh-China relations to new heights through mutual respect and institutional exchanges. They agreed to work on a memorandum of understanding between the CPC and BNP to enhance party-level cooperation and regular dialogue.