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“New opportunities for
Bangladesh-Yunnan cooperation”

“孟滇合作迎来新机遇”

By Han Chengyuan, Wang Shixue, and Wang Jingzhong □ 韩成圆 王世学 王靖中 / 文

“In the global development landscape, the ‘Glob- Bangladesh and the renowned Bangladeshi Buddhist
al South’ is on the rise. China, as the world’s sec- master Atisha Dipankara Srijnana’s journey to China
ond-largest economy, boasts remarkable achievements for exchanges. He stressed that, in the current geopo-
in scientific and technological innovation and is litical context, deepening Bangladesh-China relations
leading this historical process,” stated Abdul Moyeen holds special strategic significance. Khan urged both
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Khan, a member of the National Standing Committee sides to leverage the 50 anniversary of diplomatic
of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), during his ties as an opportunity to strengthen practical coopera-
recent visit to Yunnan. tion in areas such as scientific and technological inno-
While Southern countries have traditionally been vation, infrastructure, and cultural and people-to-peo-
in a catch-up position relative to the North, times are ple exchanges.
shifting. Abdul Moyeen Khan highlighted this change, Despite the lack of a shared land border, Abdul
asserting: “The dominant force in the future world Moyeen Khan emphasized the close bond between
will no longer be military strength, but rather scientif- Bangladesh and China, stating: “If you talk to or-
ic and technological innovation capabilities. China is dinary people in Bangladesh, they will tell you that
expected to become the world’s largest economy by China is a very close and friendly neighbor.” He held
2035, with its technological development also leading Yunnan, the closest Chinese province to Bangladesh,
globally. In this sense, China is leading ‘Global South’ in high regard for its role in bilateral cooperation.
countries in achieving a historical leap.” Khan noted Kunming’s rapid development over the
“While modern diplomatic relations between past decade, particularly the significant improvements
Bangladesh and China began 50 years ago, their civ- in Yunnan Province’s infrastructure and its increased
ilizational exchanges date back millennia.” Abdul openness. He believes these developments will cru-
Moyeen Khan elaborated on this historical depth, cially support economic and trade cooperation be-
recalling the Tang Dynasty monk Xuanzang’s visit to tween the two nations.

“Strengthening connectivity

with Yunnan”

“与云南加强互联互通合作”

By Han Chengyuan, Liu Ziyu, and Wang Jingzhong □ 韩成圆 刘子语 王靖中 / 文

This year marks the 50 anniversary of diplomatic will implement new measures to expand high-level
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relations between China and Bangladesh, and is also opening up. He said: “As a member of the ‘Global
the Year of China-Bangladesh People-to-People Ex- South,’ China consistently shares its experience in
change. In a recent exclusive interview in Kunming, modernization and high-quality development with an
Bangladeshi Ambassador to China, Nazmul Islam, ex- open attitude. Bangladesh looks forward to learning
pressed his eagerness to leverage this special occasion from China’s experience, deepening cooperation with
to deepen comprehensive cooperation with China, China, and moving forward hand in hand.”
especially with Yunnan Province. Nazmul’s visit to Yunnan prompted considerable
China and Bangladesh share a strong bond as close reflection. He had previously visited the province,
neighbors and partners in common development. Naz- China’s closest to Bangladesh, for work between 2007
mul reflected on this profound friendship, saying: “Since the and 2010 while serving at the Embassy of Bangla-
formal establishment of diplomatic relations on October 4, desh in China. During that earlier visit, he was deeply
1975, Bangladesh-China relations have developed into impressed by Kunming, a city renowned for its year-
a comprehensive strategic partnership. Cooperation be- round spring-like climate.
tween the two sides has yielded fruitful results in various “Yunnan serves as a crucial gateway for exchange
fields, including politics, economic and trade investment, and cooperation between Bangladesh and China,” stat-
and cultural exchanges.” He highlighted recent strides ed Nazmul. “Its geographical proximity to Bangladesh
in medical cooperation, which have not only brought allows it to play a significant role in promoting bilateral
tangible benefits to the people of Bangladesh but also cooperation across numerous fields, including trade and
deepened the connection between the two nations. On investment, agriculture, healthcare, cultural education,
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the occasion of the 50 anniversary of Bangladesh-China training and research, and green energy development.”
diplomatic relations, he expressed his hope for further He added, “Every time I visit Yunnan and connect with
deepening friendly exchanges between their peoples. He friends here, I feel a deep sense of warmth.” Looking
also shared that this year, the Embassy of Bangladesh in ahead, he expressed a desire to strengthen connectivi-
China plans to launch a series of initiatives designed to ty with Yunnan and concurrently expand cooperation
promote mutual understanding and strengthen friendship into new areas such as health tourism, digital economy,
across various sectors of both countries. cross-border e-commerce, and the development of new
Nazmul highlighted China’s widely recognized de- quality productive forces, thereby bringing the peoples
velopment achievements, noting that this year China of Bangladesh and China even closer together.