Beijing keen to strengthen cooperation with Dhaka

Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi has said his country is willing to work with Bangladesh to strengthen cooperation in emergency response to safeguard the safety and well-being of people, reports news agency UNB.

In a recent condolence message sent to his Bangladesh counterpart AK Abdul Momen, Wang said he was shocked to learn about the fire accident at a container depot in Chattogram and deeply saddened by the passing of the victims.

He extended his sympathy to the bereaved families and the injured, and offered to provide the necessary assistance to Bangladesh according to needs, said the Chinese Embassy in Dhaka Friday.