China not involved in humanitarian corridor process: Envoy
Published: 08 May 2025, 6:51:45
Chinese Ambassador to Dhaka, Yao Wen, has stated that China has no involvement in proposed humanitarian corridor process in Rakhine.
Ambassador Yao made these remarks in response to a question from journalists at a seminar titled “Five Decades of Bangladesh-China Relations: Journey to New Heights,” organized by Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS) on Thursday.
When asked about humanitarian corridor process, he reiterated that China does not have a role in it, highlighting that it is an issue solely between Myanmar and Bangladesh.
During a meeting with Chinese ambassador, Jamaat-e-Islami proposed establishing Rakhine as an independent state. When questioned about the matter, Ambassador Yao responded, “I have not discussed such issue with Jamaat-e-Islami. They can explain why they made the proposal; please direct that question to them.”
Regarding assistance at the Teesta project, the ambassador indicated that China is ready to provide support, but Bangladesh needs to make a decision on the matter quickly.
The keynote speaker at the seminar was Dr. Imtiaz Ahmed, a former professor and international analyst from Department of International Relations at Dhaka University.
The seminar was chaired by BIISS Chairman Ambassador AFM Ghausul Azam Sarkar and BIISS Director General Major General Iftekhar Anis delivered the welcome speech.
