Bangladesh has sought energy support from China in the context of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, according to Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen.
Speaking to journalists on Monday (March 9) after a meeting with Finance Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury at the Secretariat, the envoy said China is willing to assist Bangladesh in addressing potential energy challenges.
However, the ambassador noted that Beijing has asked Dhaka to clarify the specific type of energy assistance it requires.
During the meeting, both sides also discussed several priority projects of the new government, along with issues related to economy, trade, and investment.
The Chinese envoy said the Teesta project is one of the priority initiatives for both the new government and China, expressing optimism that work on the project could begin soon. Discussions were also held on new loan facilities and potential Chinese investments in Bangladesh.
Finance Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury said that four Chinese companies have pledged to invest nearly $100 million in Bangladesh within the first three weeks of the new government taking office.
He added that if these investments are implemented, around 10,000 employment opportunities could be created in the country.
