Visiting Chinese Communist Party's Vice Minister of the International Department Sun Haiyan paid a courtesy call on Speaker of Bangladesh National Parliament Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury in the city on Thursday. During the meeting held at the Speaker’s office here, they discussed different issues including bilateral friendship, trade and business, Rohingya, Bangabandhu’s visit to China and parliamentary activities, said a press release. India to work together with Bangladesh to prevent wildlife trafficking: Environment Minister The speaker said Bangladesh has a long-standing friendly relationship with China. This relationship can be strengthened further through formation of parliamentary friendship groups and exchange of parliamentary norms between the national parliaments of both countries, she said.

Outgoing US Ambassador to Bangladesh Earl R Miller has said Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury is a "role model and inspiration" for women leaders in government. He said Dr Chaudhury has been an invaluable partner, counselor and friend. "Greatly enjoyed our farewell discussion on enhancing engagement between Bangladesh Parliament and the US Congress," Ambassador Miller tweeted after his meeting with the Speaker on Thursday.