AL hails China support for Hasina govt
The Awami League (AL) yesterday hailed Chinese president Xi Jinpings forthcoming visit to Bangladesh as an achievement of the Sheikh Hasina government, with ruling party leaders saying the visit would have a positive impact on the countrys politics and economy.
Xi Jinpings upcoming trip to Bangladesh proves that China, too, is with the Sheikh Hasina government, along with India, they claimed.
It is an achievement of the present government. Especially after the January 5 elections, many thought that the government did not have foreign support. But Xis visit will prove that other countries, including China and India, are with Sheikh Hasina, AL joint general secretary Mahbubul Alam Hanif told The Independent.
Hanif said the Chinese presidents visit will also prove that world leaders are pleased with the present government for its development activities and vision to turn the country into a developed state by 2041.
AL international affairs secretary Lt. Col. (retd) Mohammad Faruk Khan said the visit would enhance Bangladeshs importance in world politics. Besides, we expect the Chinese delegation to invest a huge amount of money in Bangladesh, further boosting our countrys economy, he added.
According to a Chinese foreign ministry statement on Monday, Xi will also tour Cambodia and India. During his October 1317 tour, the Chinese president will first visit Cambodia, followed by Bangladesh, and later travel to Goa in India to attend a BRICS summit.
