China said that Bangladesh鈥檚 development vision and the Chinese Dream shared deep similarities, reflecting shared aspirations for prosperity and offering broad prospects for enhanced cooperation between the two countries, especially between Guangzhou and Bangladesh.
鈥榃e are confident that this vision will bring even more cooperation opportunities for Guangzhou and Bangladesh,鈥� said Liu Liu, deputy director general of the foreign affairs office of the Guangzhou municipal people鈥檚 government.
She made the remarks while hosting a dinner in honour of a visiting delegation of the Diplomatic Correspondents Association, Bangladesh at the Hilton Hotel in Guangzhou Thursday evening.
Liu said the friendship between Bangladesh and China stretches back centuries, with figures such as Xuanzang and Zheng He leaving behind inspiring stories of cultural exchange.
鈥楽ince we established diplomatic relations in 1975, our bilateral ties have grown steadily,鈥� she added.
Highlighting Guangzhou鈥檚 development goals, Liu said the city is striving to become 鈥榓 beautiful, liveable, and dynamic international metropolis-a top destination for foreign investment, talent, and business growth.鈥�
鈥榃e look forward to working closely with you [Bangladesh], carrying forward the enduring spirit of the Silk Road, and deepening practical cooperation for a mutually beneficial and bright future,鈥� she continued.
The DCAB delegation began its week-long visit to Guangdong Province on October 29, touring the Guangzhou Urban Planning Exhibition Centre, Pearl River Night Cruise, Guangzhou Xin Shi Hospital, Guangzhou Metro Bureau鈥檚 under-construction metro project, and the ongoing 138th Canton Fair.
The Canton fair, featuring over 32,000 exhibitors and more than 400 leading purchasing companies, showcases one million new products and 800,000 items debuting this year-including robotics and smart medical technologies.
Established in 1957, the Canton Fair-held twice annually-is considered the 鈥榖arometer of China鈥檚 foreign trade.鈥�
With Guangzhou serving as China鈥檚 southern gateway, the Chinese foreign ministry鈥檚 official said Bangladesh stands well-placed to tap into China鈥檚 innovation, transport, and trade networks, deepening cooperation rooted in common goals of national rejuvenation and people-centred progress.
