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Published : 25 Jun 2026, 10:24 PM
China has pledged to continue supporting efforts to resolve the Rohingya crisis and assist Bangladesh in engaging with Myanmar on the issue, Prime Minister's Foreign Advisor Humaiun Kobir has said.
He made the remarks at a press conference on Thursday at Beijing's Diaoyutai State Guesthouse following talks between Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and Chinese premier Li Qiang.
Briefing reporters on the discussions, Humaiun said Li welcomed Bangladesh's application to join the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP).
He said Tarique raised the Rohingya crisis during the meeting, describing it as one of Bangladesh's foremost security concerns.
"The Rohingya crisis is one of Bangladesh's major security concerns. We want a solution to this crisis," Humaiun quoted the prime minister as saying.
He added that Tarique had made it clear Bangladesh would not compromise on its sovereignty or territorial integrity.
"His [Tarique’s] government will always maintain a strong foreign policy and security position. However, this will be pursued through proactive, firm diplomacy and dialogue."
Highlighting the importance Bangladesh places on China's role in resolving the crisis, Humaiun said the prime minister stressed the need for both bilateral and multilateral cooperation.
"We need bilateral cooperation alongside multilateral efforts to resolve this crisis," he said.
According to Humaiun, Li gave Tarique "a very positive signal" that China would continue to play a constructive role.
"He indicated that China would remain supportive, help engage with the Myanmar government and play its appropriate role in addressing the crisis."
The advisor also highlighted several outcomes of the visit, including agreements signed between the two countries.
Among them, he singled out plans for the construction of a China-Bangladesh Friendship Hospital.
"This visit is historic, but it will also create a dynamic relationship. Bangladesh-China relations are entering a new phase of comprehensive cooperation based on mutual respect."
Humaiun said Li had assured Bangladesh of China's strong support for Tarique's leadership and governance.
"He said the Chinese government and people would extend full support to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's leadership. They are optimistic that under his leadership Bangladesh will reach new heights."
He added that Tarique's vision for foreign policy, regional cooperation, regional stability and shared economic prosperity aligns with China's regional and international outlook.
According to Humaiun, the two leaders agreed that the visit would mark "a new dawn" in Bangladesh-China relations and lay the foundation for a comprehensive strategic partnership covering trade, investment, education, culture and other sectors.
The advisor said the prime minister's influence and goodwill had already begun to strengthen cooperation between the two countries within 48 hours of his arrival in China.
He noted that China had responded positively to Tarique's proposal for a China-Bangladesh Friendship Hospital, alongside discussions on a range of development projects.
"In summary, I would like to say that this visit will not only be historic, but will establish a dynamic relationship that will take Bangladesh-China relations to a new and comprehensive height based on mutual respect."
Humaiun said the bilateral meetings between the two prime ministers in Beijing, as well as Tarique's engagements at the World Economic Forum in Dalian, demonstrated growing international interest in Bangladesh's leadership and diplomatic direction.
"World leaders are now looking towards a new Bangladesh that seeks to positively influence strategic and cooperative issues through diplomacy. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is seen as someone who can positively influence Bangladesh's regional relations and contribute to the welfare of people across South and Southeast Asia."
Prime Minister's Office spokesperson Mahdi Amin and Additional Press Secretary Atikur Rahman Ruman also spoke at the press conference.
