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Published on January 26, 2014
"We need more electricity for further socioeconomic progress and development of the country," she told a Chinese delegation. The delegation led by Chinese Ambassador in Dhaka Li Jun called on her at her official Ganobhaban residence here this evening.
After the meeting, PM's Deputy Press Secretary Bijan Lal Deb briefed reporters.
He said Sheikh Hasina thanked the Chinese government for its support to Bangladesh's socioeconomic uplift.
The Chinese team members said Beijing is very encouraged to take part in Bangladesh's socioeconomic development. Such type of cooperation will be win-win for both sides, they said.
The Chinese delegation members mentioned that a good number of projects are being implemented in Bangladesh with Chinese cooperation.
As a developing nation, we know our prospects, problems and better strategies which we can share for mutual benefits of the two countries, they said.
The Chinese team mentioned that Bangladesh witnessed tremendous development in power sector in the last five years and expressed interest to set up power plants in Bangladesh.
In this connection, they apprised the Prime Minister of setting up of a 1320-MW coal-based power plant at Pekua in Cox's Bazar in joint venture with S Alam Group using super critical technology.
Secretary of the Prime Minister's Office Md Abul Kalam Azad and Power Secretary Monwarul Islam were present at the meeting.
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