Dhaka:Bangladesh's Shipping Minister Sheikh Rabiul Alam has called for extensive Chinese investment and partnership to advance the nation's infrastructure, transport systems, and port capacity.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the minister emphasized the significance of China's ongoing cooperation in Bangladesh's infrastructure development during a meeting with the chairman of China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC). He expressed Bangladesh's interest in collaborating on major infrastructure projects that serve mutual interests.
Minister Alam conveyed gratitude to the Chinese government for its continuous support and highlighted the government's priority to modernize the country's connectivity systems, enhance port capacity, and create investment-friendly infrastructure. He noted that CRCC's international experience and investment capacity could be instrumental in achieving these development goals.
The CRCC chairman reiterated the corporation's commitment to supporting Bangladesh's infrastructure endeavors. He noted CRCC's active involvement in the country's road, railway, and maritime sectors and expressed a desire to expand operations and investments in the future. The chairman also offered to share CRCC’s global expertise in infrastructure development and project management with Bangladesh.
Discussions in the meeting included the modernization of Mongla Port, development of the proposed Mongla Port Economic Park, strategic highway and bridge construction, and improvements in railway connectivity. Both parties agreed to explore new cooperative efforts to boost Bangladesh's port and connectivity infrastructure, enhance international trade, attract investments, and foster economic growth.
Senior officials from the Shipping Ministry, Road Transport and Highways Division, Bridges Division, and Railway Ministry attended the meeting. Both sides committed to strengthening Bangladesh-China relations through ongoing infrastructure development and investment cooperation.
Source Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha