Bangladesh seeks China's involvement, support in Teesta project

Bangladesh-China talka were held in Beijing on Wednesday 6 May 2026.

Dhaka, May 6 - Bangladesh on Wednesday sought the involvement and support of China in the Teesta River Comprehensive Management and Restoration Project (TRCMRP).

Both sides agreed to promote high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, strengthen exchanges and cooperation in various fields, including economy and trade, investment, industry, digital economy, water resources, health and people-to-people contact.

Bangladesh expressed appreciation for China’s long-standing support for its development, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

At the invitation of Wang Yi, Member of the Political Bureau of CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister of China, Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman is visiting China from May 5 to 7 and they held talks in Beijing on Wednesday.

The two sides agreed to uphold the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, maintain the momentum of high-level exchanges, deepen political mutual trust and synergy in development strategies, and continue to advance the China-Bangladesh Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership.

The two sides held in-depth discussions on bilateral relations and issues of mutual interest, reached a broad consensus and reaffirmed their firm commitment to supporting each other’s core interests and addressing major concerns.

They emphasised that the authority of the UN General Assembly Resolution 2758 is beyond any question or challenge.

Bangladesh reiterated its firm adherence to the One-China Principle. It reaffirmed its position that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China’s territory, and that the government of the People’s Republic of China is the sole legal government representing the whole of China.

Bangladesh resolutely opposes any form of “Taiwan independence” and firmly supports the Chinese government in achieving national reunification.

China reiterated its support for Bangladesh in safeguarding its national independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, and reaffirmed its respect for the development path independently chosen by the people of Bangladesh, which is suited to their own national conditions.

Bangladesh congratulated China on achieving a good start to the 15th Five-Year Plan period.

China supports Bangladesh’s new government in advancing its political agenda.

Bangladesh highly commended the initiative of building a community with a shared future for mankind proposed by President Xi Jinping, and valued and welcomed China’s visionary major Global Initiatives.

The two sides reaffirmed their commitment to the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, multilateralism and democracy in international relations, and peaceful resolution of disputes and conflicts.

They agreed to jointly promote an equal and orderly multipolar world and a universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalisation.

Bangladesh highly appreciated the four propositions on safeguarding and promoting peace and stability in the Middle East proposed by President Xi Jinping.

The two sides called for an immediate and comprehensive ceasefire, supported all diplomatic efforts conducive to restoring peace, ensuring the security of non-military targets, and maintaining normal passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

They stand ready to maintain communication on addressing the situation in the Middle East and play their constructive roles.

China would continue supporting Bangladesh and Myanmar in finding a mutually acceptable solution to the issue concerning the forcibly displaced people from the Rakhine state of Myanmar, who have taken shelter in Bangladesh, through dialogue and consultations.

China would continue providing support for the repatriation to the best of its capabilities.

Foreign Minister Khalilur expressed sincere appreciation to Foreign Minister Wang Yi and the Chinese government for the warm hospitality extended to him and his delegation, and invited the Chinese Foreign Minister to visit Bangladesh at a mutually convenient time. - UNB