China has expressed keen interest in importing jute goods from Bangladesh as its ambassador Yao Wen had a meeting with Textiles and Jute Minister Jahangir Kabir Nanak at the latter's secretariat office on Thursday (28 March).
Briefing reporters after the meeting, the minister said the Chinese envoy praised the Bangladesh government for the development in different sectors.
During the meeting, they discussed various issues, including the opportunity for Chinese students to study in different educational institutions in Bangladesh.
They also discussed the progress of various development projects in Bangladesh's textiles and jute sectors.
The Chinese ambassador greeted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for assuming office for the fourth consecutive term.
Replaying to a question, Nanak, also Awami League Presidium Member, said China is a development partner of Bangladesh.
China is playing an important role in the development of Bangladesh, he said.
The minister hoped that Beijing would continue its cooperation to make 'Smart Bangladesh' under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.