Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon today said Bangladesh's foreign policy is guided by economic priorities rather than geopolitical considerations, with trade, investment, remittances and overseas employment shaping the country's diplomatic engagements.Addressing a seminar titled "Long Live Bangladesh-China Friendship", organised by the Bangladesh-China Friendship Association (BCFA) at a hotel in the capital, he said China has the potential to become one of Bangladesh's most strategic and dependable partners in its economic advancement.Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir addressed the event as the chief guest.Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen was present as the guest of honour, while Bangladesh-China Friendship Association President and Adviser to the BNP Chairman Advocate Nazmul Haque Nannu chaired the programme.State Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism M Rashiduzzaman Millat also addressed the seminar as a special guest. Lawmakers Sanzida Islam Tuli and Shamsur Rahman Shimul Biswas, among others, attended the event.