Hasina, Xi pledge to boost strategic ties

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina meets Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing yesterday, the last day of her tour of China. The two leaders discussed bilateral issues of mutual interest. - Photo: PID

DHAKA: China has promised to provide economic support to Bangladesh in the form of grants and three types of loans including interest-free ones.

The pledge came Wednesday (July 10) as Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina wrapped up her China visit, holding talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping.