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China to help expand ICT
UNB, Dhaka
China will provide assistance to Bangladesh for expansion of its ICT sector and introducing e-governance for implementing the roadmap of building ‘Digital Bangladesh’ by 2021.
China is also keen to cooperate with Bangladesh in implementing its solar and wind energy projects and development of the country’s infrastructures, including construction of roads and bridges.
Chinese Ambassador in Dhaka Zhang Xianyi said this when he met Industries Minister Dilip Barua at his ministry office yesterday, said a handout.
During the meeting, they discussed bilateral issues with emphasis on raising joint investment in industrial sector of Bangladesh, development of communications infrastructure and energy security.
The Industries Minister said Chinese investors could invest in Bangladesh’s special economic zones set up to attract foreign investment.
He told the Chinese envoy that Bangladesh government always believes in ‘One China policy’.
Both the minister and the envoy also emphasised building Kungming-Chittagong road link for gearing up trade and economic activities between the two countries.
Zhang Xianyi said investment in Bangladesh’s industrial sector by Chinese entrepreneurs is increasing.
He said China is keen to invest in various ways, including construction of fertilizer factories, agro-goods processing units and pure water supply.
