China to give Bangladesh $2 billion in grants and loans

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina announced that during her recent trip to China, President Xi Jinping pledged significant assistance across four areas—grants, interest-free loans, concessional loans, and commercial loans—totaling $2 billion for Bangladesh. She highlighted the trip's significance in bolstering Bangladesh's diplomatic efforts and fostering bilateral cooperation in research, education, ICT, technology, and culture. Emphasizing Bangladesh's adherence to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's vision of a prosperous nation, she noted next year's 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties with China. Hasina reaffirmed Bangladesh's commitment to multilateral diplomacy and sought China's support in resolving the Rohingya refugee crisis, with President Xi expressing gratitude for Bangladesh's humanitarian efforts and pledging continued assistance. She expressed confidence in deeper regional and international collaboration between both nations, marking their relationship as an Integrated Strategic Cooperative Partnership following productive talks with President Xi.