Staff Correspondent
Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen called on recently State Minister of Information Mohammad Ali
Arafat, according to a press release.
The two sides had in-depth discussion on people-to-people exchanges, communication, and media
cooperation. Zhang Jing, Political Director of the Embassy, was present at the meeting.
Ambassador Yao congratulated Mohammad Ali Arafat for his assumption to office, and reiterated
China’s consistent and unswerving support for Bangladesh in safeguarding national sovereignty,
independence, territorial integrity, unity and stability, and in opposing external interference. Under
the joint guidance by the two leaderships, the China-Bangladesh Strategic Partnership of Cooperation
has kept advancing. Over the past years, personnel and cultural exchanges have become a promising
growth point for bilateral relations. China stands ready to work with Bangladesh to further enhance
such exchanges, promote mutual learning on media and communication, thereby strengthen the
bonds between the two peoples.
Mohammad Ali Arafat appreciated China for its everlasting and firm support for Bangladesh’s
national development and construction. He noted that the Chinese side has made significant
contribution to the promotion of the Bangladeshi people’s wellbeing. The Bangladeshi side is ready to
further deepen bilateral practical cooperation with China in various fields. Personnel and cultural
exchanges are fundamental for promoting people-to-people contact. He is willing to make his own
contribution to the friendly cooperation between the two countries on cultural exchanges,
communication and media cooperation during his tenure in the present office.
