China, Bangladesh plan closer co-op with deals on gas, agriculture

• Source: Xinhua
• [19:57 March 20 2010]
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Bangladesh hoped China would launch a communications satellite for Bangladesh in the near future and China expressed interest in cooperating, said the statement.

A team of Chinese medical experts would visit Bangladesh to offer free medical treatment to cataract patients. China agreed to increase the number of scholarships to Bangladeshi students.

The Bangladeshi side reiterated the government of the People's Republic of China is the sole legal government representing China, and Taiwan and Tibet are inalienable parts of Chinese territory, said the statement.

During her stay in Beijing, Hasina met with President Hu Jintao, top legislator Wu Bangguo, and held official talks with Premier Wen Jiabao. Leaders of both countries discussed ways to boost bilateral cooperation and collective initiatives to counter global challenges such as climate change.