China on Monday conveyed to Bangladesh that the Chinese hydro-power project on Yarlung Zangbo River is solely for power generation.
"China will not withdraw or use any water from the project and the project will not affect downstream countries," Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen informed Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain during a meeting at the ministry.
During the meeting, both sides exchanged views on issues of mutual interest.
The Chinese envoy briefed the Foreign Adviser on follow-up actions of the recent visit of Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus to China which included bilateral collaboration in trade, infrastructure, healthcare, agriculture, fisheries, green energy, disaster management and tourism.
The Chinese envoy also referred to the meetings of the Chinese Foreign Minister with the Foreign Adviser recently in Kuala Lumpur, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Both sides underscored the need for enhanced collaboration and people to people exchange during celebration of the 50th anniversary of Bangladesh-China diplomatic relations this year.
