China Bangladesh Communique Establishing Diplomatic Relations
The Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh have decided to establish diplomatic relations as from 4th October, 1975 and to exchange Ambassadors.
Chiao Kuan-hua
Minister for Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China
Justice Abu Sayeed Chowdhury Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of Bangladesh
October 4th 1975
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