Bangladesh supports an observer status for China in the 7 nation South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation grouping, Foreign Secretary Hemayetuddin has said.
"We don't have any problem in this regard, but obviously the final decision would be taken by all SAARC member states," he told reporters in Dhaka on Thursday.
Also read: The leaders of SAARC nations
China is keen to get an observer status in the regional block, saying it would enable Beijing [Images] to deepen economic ties with the countries.
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