China today proposed the establishment of an economic corridor linking Bangladesh, Myanmar and China aimed at further deepening regional connectivity and trade.
“Today, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman had detailed discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping on connectivity… A proposal came there on how an economic corridor could be established from Bangladesh to China via Myanmar,” said Prime Minister’s Office spokesperson Mahdi Amin here.
He said this while briefing newsmen at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse here following Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping this morning at the Great Hall of the People.
During the meeting, the two leaders discussed various bilateral issues relating to connectivity, people to people contact, further enhancing bilateral ties and regarding Chinese support for modernizing Chittagong and Mongla sea ports.
Giving details, the PMO spokesperson said the main objective of this economic corridor would be to expand Bangladesh’s economy, increase economic transactions, and further enhance multimodal transportation.
Amin also said that China expressed interest in further modernizing Chittagong port to make it as a regional business hub.
“We want to work on how this port can be developed into a regional hub that will serve not only Bangladesh but also other countries,” he added.
Apart from this, he said that China has shown interest in upgrading Mongla port and making it more progressive and service-oriented as discussions were held on these matters.