, June 25 -- BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Thursday said Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's ongoing visit to China will further strengthen Bangladesh's economic and strategic relations with the Asian power.

Speaking at a press conference at BNP's Nayapaltan central office, he said the visit will make a significant contribution to Bangladesh's economic development and deepen the long-standing friendship between the two countries.

Referring to the Prime Minister's participation in the World Economic Forum conference in Dalian of China, Rizvi said Tarique Rahman's speeches were well received by global leaders.

He said world leaders particularly appreciated the Prime Minister's remarks on climate change and Banglades...