Bangladeshi Ambassador Visits China Window in Peshawar

Envoy highlights Belt and Road Initiative's role in economic growth

Fri Jan 24 2025
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PESHAWAR: Bangladesh’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Muhammad Iqbal Hussain Khan, has underscored the importance of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) as a pivotal project for global connectivity and economic prosperity.

He stated that the BRI would serve as a key catalyst in fostering trade and financial development by linking countries through extensive road networks.

Khan expressed these views during his visit to China Window, a Chinese cultural and information centre in Peshawar. He was accompanied by senior Bangladeshi diplomats based in Pakistan.

During the visit, he explored various galleries of China Window, gaining insights into the cultural, economic, and technological advancements of China. He also signed the Friendship Wall as a symbol of goodwill and recorded his views in the centre’s guestbook.

Addressing students enrolled in Chinese language courses at the centre, the ambassador stressed the significance of linguistic skills in today’s globalised world. He remarked that nations, embracing multilingualism alongside their native languages are better positioned to progress and compete internationally.

“Learning diverse languages is the key to unlock global job opportunities, and I highly commend the efforts of China Window in providing Chinese language education to the youth of Peshawar,” he said.

Later, while speaking to the media, the Bangladeshi ambassador stated that Pakistan and Bangladesh are on a steady path of development and encouraged mutual investment in various sectors, particularly trade and industry.

“There are vast opportunities for investors from both nations, and I believe they should seize them for mutual benefit.”

He also expressed optimism about the launch of direct flights between Pakistan and Bangladesh in the near future to further boost economic and cultural ties.

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Ambassador Khan expressed his delight in visiting Peshawar, highlighting its rich cultural heritage and economic potential. On the first day of his visit, he attended a briefing at the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Economic Zones Management Company, where he was informed about the establishment of several special economic zones aimed at fostering economic growth and creating employment opportunities in the province.

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He also visited the Institute of Management Sciences (IMSciences), where he engaged with students and faculty, discussing potential areas of collaboration in education and skill development.

During his three-day visit, the ambassador is scheduled to meet with local traders and industrialists to explore business opportunities and further strengthen bilateral trade relations.

Commenting on Bangladesh’s recent progress, he said the country has achieved remarkable stability and economic growth. Bangladesh, he said, is now on the road to success, and we are committed to strengthening regional cooperation with our neighbouring countries.

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