Abdul Momen on Monday said that Indian commentators who described the zero-tariff bilateral agreement for 97% of exports to China as “charity” for “least developed” Bangladesh are revealing their “narrow-mindedness”. ‘Not welcome’On Sunday, the Minister had said the portrayal of Bangladesh in a demeaning manner in certain sections of Indian media was “not welcome”. The farewell event was attended by Bangladesh Health Minister Zahid Hussein, where the Minister urged China to consider Bangladesh on priority basis when it develops the anti-COVID-19 vaccine. President Xi described China as the “truest” friend of Bangladesh during the interaction. The social media uproar over the Indian comments on the deal began after some of the best known Indian TV and online networks used the word “charity” to explain the deal.

Source: The Hindu June 22, 2020 17:26 UTC