08-17-2005, 01:40 AM
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DHAKA - Bangladesh and China are expected to sign accords and memoranda of understanding (MoUs) for cooperation in the use of gas and energy resources, water resources management and tourism during Prime Minister Khaleda Zia's August 17-21 visit to Beijing.
"We're in negotiations to sign the accords and some more may come up as the visit gets closer," Bangladesh's Foreign Secretary Hemayetuddin told diplomatic correspondents at the Foreign Ministry. Replying to a question, he said Dhaka and Beijing are working on the peaceful use of nuclear energy, as Dhaka seeks Chinese cooperation in nuclear power, medicine and agriculture.
Asked about cooperation in water resource management, the Foreign Secretary said Dhaka would seek Beijing's support in flood forecasting and water resource management, saying Bangladesh believes that regional cooperation involving Bangladesh, China, Nepal and India in management of rivers common to the four countries would benefit the peoples in the region. "We are always trying for regional cooperation, not only with China, but also with other countries in the region for the benefit of our people," he said.
On Khaleda's return visit to China, Hemayet said her visit to Bejing within four months of Chinese premier Wen Jiabbao's visit to Dhaka itself conveys a message of closeness, understanding and cooperation between the two countries. He said Prime Minister Khaleda and Prime Minister Wen Jiabao would hold official talks at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on August 18 covering the entire range of bilateral relations. The talks will follow the signing of agreements and MoUs.
Prime Minister Khaleda will call on Chinese President Hu Jintao at the Great Hall before the official talks. On August 17, the Bangladesh Prime Minister will be given a colorful reception at the Great Hall, marking the 30th anniversary of Bangladesh-China diplomatic relations. During the visit, Khaleda will address a business seminar and meet business leaders of leading Chinese companies on August 19. Besides, she will meet Chairman of the Chinese National Congress Wu Bangguo.
From Beijing, the Prime Minister will go to Guilin and Guangxi Province to visit some industrial sites there. Foreign Minister M Morshed Khan, Energy Ministry Advisor Mahmudur Rahman, senior officials and a business delegation will accompany the Prime Minister. She will return home on August 21.
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DHAKA - Bangladesh and China are expected to sign accords and memoranda of understanding (MoUs) for cooperation in the use of gas and energy resources, water resources management and tourism during Prime Minister Khaleda Zia's August 17-21 visit to Beijing.
"We're in negotiations to sign the accords and some more may come up as the visit gets closer," Bangladesh's Foreign Secretary Hemayetuddin told diplomatic correspondents at the Foreign Ministry. Replying to a question, he said Dhaka and Beijing are working on the peaceful use of nuclear energy, as Dhaka seeks Chinese cooperation in nuclear power, medicine and agriculture.
Asked about cooperation in water resource management, the Foreign Secretary said Dhaka would seek Beijing's support in flood forecasting and water resource management, saying Bangladesh believes that regional cooperation involving Bangladesh, China, Nepal and India in management of rivers common to the four countries would benefit the peoples in the region. "We are always trying for regional cooperation, not only with China, but also with other countries in the region for the benefit of our people," he said.
On Khaleda's return visit to China, Hemayet said her visit to Bejing within four months of Chinese premier Wen Jiabbao's visit to Dhaka itself conveys a message of closeness, understanding and cooperation between the two countries. He said Prime Minister Khaleda and Prime Minister Wen Jiabao would hold official talks at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on August 18 covering the entire range of bilateral relations. The talks will follow the signing of agreements and MoUs.
Prime Minister Khaleda will call on Chinese President Hu Jintao at the Great Hall before the official talks. On August 17, the Bangladesh Prime Minister will be given a colorful reception at the Great Hall, marking the 30th anniversary of Bangladesh-China diplomatic relations. During the visit, Khaleda will address a business seminar and meet business leaders of leading Chinese companies on August 19. Besides, she will meet Chairman of the Chinese National Congress Wu Bangguo.
From Beijing, the Prime Minister will go to Guilin and Guangxi Province to visit some industrial sites there. Foreign Minister M Morshed Khan, Energy Ministry Advisor Mahmudur Rahman, senior officials and a business delegation will accompany the Prime Minister. She will return home on August 21.
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