China welcomes Bangladeshi interim government's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus to attend Boao Forum for Asia 2025 Annual Conference and ready to strengthen bilateral cooperation, said Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun on Tuesday.
At a regular press briefing in Beijing, Guo confirmed the participation of Yunus in the Boao Forum scheduled from Tuesday to Friday in Boao Town of south China's Hainan Province.
"China welcomes Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus to attend the Boao Forum for Asia 2025 Annual Conference. I would like to stress that China and Bangladesh are traditional friendly neighbors and comprehensive strategic cooperative partners. This year marks the 50th anniversary of China-Bangladesh diplomatic ties. China is willing to strengthen exchanges and cooperation with Bangladesh and jointly promote the continuous development of bilateral relations," he said.
Yunus is expected to deliver a speech at the forum on Thursday, according to Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam, Bangladesh's state-run news agency BSS reported.
China welcomes Bangladesh's chief adviser to Boao Forum, ready to strengthen bilateral cooperation
