China took tangible action to explore importing quality mango from Bangladesh. A seven member delegation led by Chinese ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen visited a mango orchard in Chapainawabganj on Monday.
At around 3pm, the delegation toured the mango orchard of local farmer Rafiqul Islam in Kendua village of Nachol upazila. The delegation included Chinese importers. Expressing admiration for the quality of mangoes in Chapainawabganj, the Chinese ambassador assured that the district’s mangoes would be exported to China this year, reports UNB from Chapainawabganj.
He also said that China would invest in mango processing in the region, raising optimism among local mango growers.
During the visit, Dr. Yasin Ali, deputy director of Department of Agricultural Extension and Saleh Akram, upazila agriculture officer, were present among others.
Locals believe that mango exports to China will boost the district’s economy and bring greater benefits to the farmers. According to the district’s agricultural department, Chapainawabganj has 37,604 hectares of land dedicated to mango cultivation.
During Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus’s recent visit to China, Dhaka expressed interest in mango exports, with Beijing responding positively.