Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen today (Sunday) paid a courtesy call on President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and conveyed greetings to him on behalf of Chinese President Xi Jinping.

The meeting was held at Bangabhaban this afternoon, President's Press Secretary Md Sarwar Alam told BSS.

During the meeting, the Chinese ambassador invited the President to pay a state visit to China at a convenient time.

Yao Wen briefed the President on the outcomes of Prime Minister's recent visit to China, highlighting progress in several areas, including laying the foundation stone of the China Economic and Industrial Zone (CEIZ), signing a commercial agreement to modernise Mongla Port and possible cooperation in establishing the Mongla Export Processing Zone (EPZ).

The President expressed hope that the Prime Minister's recent China visit would further strengthen the longstanding friendly relations between Bangladesh and China.

The Chinese ambassador expressed hope that at least 30 Chinese companies would invest around USD 500 million in Bangladesh, creating employment opportunities for around one lakh people.

The two sides discussed a range of issues of mutual interest, including the Teesta River Integrated Management and Restoration Project, launching a foreign minister-level strategic dialogue, and initiating "2+2" diplomacy and defence dialogue at the state minister level.

They also discussed the process of exporting Bangladeshi jackfruits, mangoes and guavas to China, cooperation in solar power and electric vehicle assembly, the China-Bangladesh-Myanmar economic corridor and strengthening bilateral efforts to address the Rohingya crisis.

The ambassador recalled President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir's visit to China during his tenure as LGRD Minister.

Both sides expressed their determination to elevate the existing friendly relations between Bangladesh and China through stronger and more multifaceted cooperation.

President's Public Division Secretary and Military Secretary were present at the meeting.