Roundtable Discussion on "Bangladesh–China Bilateral Relations" on 27 September 2011

The Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS) organised a roundtable discussion titled “Bangladesh–China Bilateral Relations” on Tuesday, 27 September 2011, at the BIISS Auditorium.

The roundtable brought together diplomats, policymakers, academicians, researchers, and strategic affairs experts to exchange views on the evolving political, economic, and strategic dimensions of Bangladesh–China relations and to explore new avenues for strengthening bilateral cooperation.

The discussions highlighted the longstanding friendship and comprehensive partnership between Bangladesh and China, with particular emphasis on trade and investment, infrastructure development, connectivity, defence cooperation, education, cultural exchanges, and collaboration on regional and international issues of mutual interest. Participants also examined emerging opportunities for expanding cooperation in economic development, technology transfer, capacity building, and regional connectivity.

Speakers underscored the importance of enhancing strategic understanding, maintaining regular policy dialogue, and promoting people-to-people exchanges to deepen mutual trust and broaden the scope of bilateral engagement. They observed that stronger Bangladesh–China cooperation would contribute not only to the socioeconomic development of both countries but also to regional peace, stability, and shared prosperity.

The session concluded with a constructive exchange of ideas and a shared commitment to further strengthening the Bangladesh–China partnership through sustained dialogue, mutually beneficial cooperation, and long-term strategic engagement.