Big moves in global trade! 🌐 China and Bangladesh have officially wrapped up their joint feasibility study for a free-trade agreement (FTA), paving the way for future negotiations to boost economic ties. The announcement came during Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's visit to Beijing, where she met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang. 🤝
The two leaders also signed a stack of cooperation deals spanning digital innovation, healthcare, education, and more. Plus, they declared 2025 the China-Bangladesh People-to-People Exchange Year – cue more cultural collabs and youth programs! 🎉
Premier Li highlighted China's commitment to expanding Belt and Road partnerships with Bangladesh, focusing on infrastructure, green energy, and tech. 💡 \"We’ll keep working together to safeguard fair global trade and resist power politics,\" he said, nodding to stronger supply chain resilience.
Hasina praised China’s growth as a \"role model for developing nations\" and reaffirmed Bangladesh’s support for the one-China policy. With 2025 marking 50 years of diplomatic ties, both countries aim to deepen trade, infrastructure, and governance exchanges. 📈
What’s next? Negotiations on upgrading their investment pact – and likely more cross-border TikTok trends by 2025. 😉
