Bangladesh and China agreed to deepen cooperation in such
areas as integrated water resources
management, water resources planning, hydrological forecasting, flood
prevention and disaster reduction, river dredging, and related technology
sharing.
The Chinese side will provide support and help within its
capacity to the Teesta River Comprehensive Management and Restoration Project
(TRCMRP), and support experts from both countries in expediting the feasibility
study of the project and relevant work. They agreed to strengthen cooperation
in maritime affairs, said the Joint
Communiqué between China and Bangladesh
issued in Beijing on Friday afternoon
1. At the
invitation of. Li Qiang, Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic
of China, Tarique Rahman, Prime Minister of the People’s Republic of
Bangladesh, paid an official visit to China from June 22 to 26, 2026 and
attended the 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2026 (Summer
Davos) in Dalian, China.
During the visit, Xi Jinping, President of China, met with
Tarique Rahman, Prime Minister of Bangladesh .
Li Qiang, Premier of the State Council of the People’s
Republic of China, held talks with Tarique Rahman..
Zhao Leji, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the
National People’s Congress, had a meeting with Prime Minister Rahman.
The two sides conducted an in-depth exchange of views on
China-Bangladesh relations, and international and regional affairs of common
interest and reached a broad consensus.
Bangladesh and China agreed to keep the momentum of
high-level interactions, increase exchanges of governance experience, and strengthen
exchanges and cooperation between governments, legislative bodies and political
parties. The two sides agreed to set up a mechanism for strategic dialogue
between foreign ministers. The two sides agreed to explore “2+2” dialogue
mechanism on diplomacy and defense,.
The two sides shared the view that since the inception of
their diplomatic relations in 1975, China and Bangladesh have continuously
cemented their political mutual trust, strengthened traditional friendship, and
carried out fruitful pragmatic cooperation, and their bilateral relations enjoy
promising prospects. The Chinese side congratulated Bangladesh for smoothly
holding a general election in February 2026, expressed support for the
governance of the new government of Bangladesh, and acknowledged that the new
government of Bangladesh implemented the “Bangladesh Before All” policy. The
Bangladeshi side believed that China’s 15th Five-Year Plan will
bring important development opportunities to Bangladesh. Both sides agreed to
elevate their comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership to jointly build
a China-Bangladesh community with a shared future in the new era, to bring
about more benefits to the two countries and peoples.
The two sides agreed to keep the momentum of high-level interactions,
increase exchanges of governance experience, and strengthen exchanges and
cooperation between governments, legislative bodies and political parties. The
two sides agreed to set up a mechanism for strategic dialogue between foreign
ministers. The two sides agreed to explore “2+2” dialogue mechanism on
diplomacy and defense.
The two sides reaffirmed their firm support for each other
on issues concerning their respective core interests and major concerns. They
stressed that the authority of the U.N. General Assembly Resolution 2758 brooks
no question or challenge. Bangladesh reaffirmed its strong commitment to the
one-China principle, and recognized that there is but one China in the world,
Taiwan is an inalienable part of the territory of the People’s Republic of
China, and the Government of the People’s Republic of China is the sole legal
government representing the whole of China. Bangladesh resolutely opposed any
form of “Taiwan independence”, firmly supported efforts of the Chinese
government in achieving national reunification. China reaffirmed its policy of
good neighborliness toward all people of Bangladesh, firmly supported
Bangladesh in safeguarding its national independence, sovereignty and
territorial integrity, and respected the choice of the people of Bangladesh for
an independent development path suited to their national conditions.
The two sides agreed to promote high-quality cooperation
under the Belt and Road Initiative and work together to realize their goals of
modernization. China will pursue greater synergy with Bangladesh on development
plans, promote both major signature projects and “small and beautiful”
livelihood projects, and continue to support Bangladesh in advancing
industrialization and enhance agricultural modernization and resilience. China
will continue to support Bangladesh to the best of its capacity in advancing
the economic and social development of Bangladesh.
China will strengthen cooperation with Bangladesh in trade,
e-commerce, industrial and supply chains, and investment, in order to upgrade
its export capacity and jointly uphold the multilateral trading system.
Bangladesh appreciated China for the zero-tariff treatment for 100 percent
tariff lines, and will foster a favorable environment for Chinese enterprises
to invest in Bangladesh. The two sides agreed to jointly advance the Mongla
Port Facilities Modernization and Expansion Project and the development of the
Chinese Economic and Industrial Zone in Chattogram.
The two sides agreed to strengthen cooperation in such areas
as connectivity, scientific and technological innovation, information and
communications, green energy, photovoltaic technology, disaster prevention and
mitigation, and addressing climate change. Both sides agreed to explore newer
options for regional connectivity, including direct connectivity between China
and Bangladesh.
The two sides agreed to deepen cooperation in such areas as
integrated water resources management,
water resources planning, hydrological forecasting, flood prevention and
disaster reduction, and river dredging, and related technology sharing. The
Chinese side will provide support and help within its capacity to the Teesta
River Comprehensive Management and Restoration Project (TRCMRP), and support
experts from both countries in expediting the feasibility study of the project
and relevant work. They agreed to strengthen cooperation in maritime affairs.
8. The two sides agreed to deepen defense cooperation
including exchanges, visits and training. Both sides agreed to maintain mutual
understanding and engagement on U.N. peacekeeping affairs.
The two sides commended the successful commemoration of the
50th anniversary of China-Bangladesh diplomatic ties and the Year of
China-Bangladesh People-to-People Exchanges in 2025. They agreed to deepen
people-to-people exchanges and cooperation in such areas as media, think tanks,
education, films, publishing, youth, sports and culture. The two sides will
strengthen cooperation in human resources development and support closer
cooperation between universities and vocational colleges. China will continue
to provide committed Bangladeshi students with opportunities to study in China.
The two sides agreed to deepen practical cooperation in such areas as public
health and traditional medicine. Bangladesh welcomed and appreciated Chinese
cooperation at subnational levels such as Yunnan Province in medical and health
care.
Bangladesh appreciated and supported the vision of building
a community with a shared future for humanity and the series of Global
Initiatives put forward by President Xi Jinping, and stood ready to carry out
cooperation with China. China supported Bangladesh in playing a greater role in
multilateral institutions such as the U.N., and supported Bangladesh to
participate in the BRICS and the application of Bangladesh to become the
partner of Shanghai Cooperation Organization. The two sides expressed readiness
to continue promoting multilateral cooperation in the region and welcome more
countries in the region to join in the process.
Both sides agreed to firmly safeguard the U.N.-centered
international system, the international order underpinned by international law
and the basic norms governing international relations based on the purposes and
principles of the U.N. Charter, and make resolute efforts to promote an equal
and orderly multipolar world and a universally beneficial and inclusive
economic globalization.
Both sides agreed that it is essential to firmly uphold the
outcomes of the victory of World War II and oppose any attempts to fascistic
and militaristic revival. The two sides expressed support for the postwar
international order established by the Cairo Declaration, the Potsdam
Proclamation and other international legal documents including the U.N.
Charter.
Bangladesh commended China’s constructive role in promoting
the resolution of the issue concerning the forcibly displaced people from the
Rakhine State of Myanmar who have taken shelter in Bangladesh. The Chinese side
commended Bangladesh for providing humanitarian assistance to those people, and
supported Bangladesh and Myanmar in finding a mutually acceptable solution
through friendly consultations. China will continue to facilitate this process
to the best of its capabilities.
. During the visit, the two sides signed a number of
cooperation documents in sectors including development cooperation, human
resources cooperation, agriculture, education, trade and investment and media
cooperation.
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman expressed his heartfelt appreciation to the government and people of the People’s Republic of China for the warm and friendly reception extended to him and his delegation, and invited the Chinese leadership to visit Bangladesh at a mutually convenient time.
