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共话滇孟合作 携手创未来

By Zhu Hai □ 朱海 / 文

This was a heartfelt dialogue rooted in technology to build a more resilient part- my academic growth but also helped me at the Consulate General of Bangladesh in
Yunnan and reaching toward South Asia, an nership. With a hopeful vision, he added, “I truly understand that medicine knows no Kunming, noted that despite global uncer-
exchange reflecting on 50 years of steadfast look forward to the day when we can take borders.” He proposed expanding joint hos- tainties, China–Bangladesh trade continues
partnership and looking ahead to a future a train directly from Kunming to Dhaka!” pital training programs and building digital to grow robustly, with Yunnan–Bangladesh
of mutual benefit and win‑win cooperation. His remark drew knowing laughter and exchange platforms to benefit more health- trade alone surpassing RMB 1 billion. He
On September 26, a symposium commem- warm applause from the audience. care workers in Bangladesh. Dr. Mahamu- enthusiastically highlighted Bangladesh’s
orating the 50 anniversary of diplomatic If political trust and economic coop- dur of the Yunnan Academy of Agricultural youthful population, competitive cost
th
relations between China and Bangladesh eration form the framework of bilateral Sciences described himself as a “bridge of advantages, and favorable investment pol-
was held in Kunming, Yunnan Province. relations, then people-to-people and cul- scientific friendship.” He explained how icies, extending a sincere invitation to Yun-
In the hall, government officials, scholars, tural exchanges are the lifeblood flowing he utilized advanced research methods nan‑based enterprises to join Bangladesh’s
and young students from both Yunnan and through it. A representative from Yunnan’s in Yunnan to analyze barley flavonoids, development wave in special economic
Bangladesh gathered together, voicing the Department of Education highlighted recent expressing his determination to apply this zones and the digital economy.
same sincere hope in different languages: progress in educational collaboration: 426 knowledge in Bangladesh to support food The symposium struck a thoughtful
may the tree of friendship stay ever green, Bangladeshi students are currently studying security and improve public health. balance between high-level policy dia-
and the fruits of cooperation grow ever in Yunnan’s universities; three Confucius Healthcare cooperation emerged as logue and grounded personal narratives.
more abundant. Institutes and one Confucius Classroom, one of the most touching highlights of the Participants agreed that this gathering was
Fifty years have passed in the blink of established by Yunnan University and symposium. A representative from the For- not only a successful commemorative
an eye. China–Bangladesh relations have Honghe University in Bangladesh, serve as eign Exchange and Cooperation Division event, but also a platform for building
evolved from mutual support at the time key platforms for Chinese language educa- of Yunnan Health Commission shared a consensus and charting a shared future.
of diplomatic establishment into today’s tion and cultural exchange; and programs compelling emergency response case: in It sent a clear message: standing at a new
comprehensive strategic partnership. As the to cultivate Bangla‑language professionals July this year, Yunnan promptly organized historical starting point, Yunnan and Bang-
Chinese province geographically closest to are steadily advancing across Yunnan’s a team of specialists to conduct remote ladesh, with their deep-rooted friendship,
Bangladesh, Yunnan —thanks to its unique higher education institutions. video consultations with Bangladesh’s strong cooperation foundations, and broad
location and historical ties—has consist- The value of educational cooperation National Institute of Burn and Plastic common interests, are entering an era of
ently served as a vital bridge in this friend- extends far beyond knowledge transfer; Surgery. Together they analyzed injuries unprecedented opportunity. The story of
ly engagement across the Himalayas. From it fosters genuine connection and plants and jointly formulated treatment plans for Yunnan‑Bangladesh cooperation continues
trade and economic exchanges to medical the seeds of lasting friendship. This was critically wounded patients from a military to be written through practical action and
collaboration, from educational partner- vividly reflected in the remarks of two aircraft crash. To date, five technologically innovation, and its next chapter holds even
ships to technology sharing, Yunnan has young Bangladeshi representatives. Arifin, advanced public hospitals in Yunnan have greater promise. The coming 50 years are
become both a microcosm and a shining a doctoral candidate at Kunming Medi- been designated as official medical centers worth anticipating, together.
example of China–Bangladesh cooperation. cal University, delivered an impassioned for Bangladeshi patients seeking care in
Mohammed Khaled, Consul General of speech in fluent Chinese, sharing his aca- the province, having handled over 1,900
Bangladesh in Kunming, noted that both demic journey and clinical internship at the consultation emails and received more than
Bangladesh and Yunnan were key nodes university’s First Affiliated Hospital. “The 200 patients.
along the ancient Silk Road and should meticulous care Chinese doctors show their Ridwanur Rahman, Commercial Consul
now serve as modern hubs of “multidimen- patients and their efficient multidisciplinary
sional connectivity.” He emphasized the teamwork left a deep impression on me,”
need to tap into complementary potentials he said. “Yunnan has not only nurtured
in emerging fields such as digital infra-
structure, green energy, and agricultural