Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning has emphasized the robust and cooperative relationship between Bangladesh and China, describing Bangladesh as a good neighbour, good friend, and good partner with well-aligned development strategies.
She said this during a regular press briefing in response to a question from a reporter from the Hubei Media Group about the upcoming visit of Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday.
Mao Ning underscored the longstanding diplomatic ties between the two nations, marked by respect, equality, and mutually beneficial cooperation.
Prospects and expectations from the PM's visit to ChinaShe said: “We have set a good example of friendship and cooperation between developing countries."
“Since establishing diplomatic relations 49 years ago, both countries have supported each other on core issues and collaborated to advance modernization,” she added.
In recent years, under the strategic guidance of their leaders, China and Bangladesh have deepened their strategic cooperative partnership, achieving fruitful cooperation across various fields.
The spokesperson noted that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s upcoming visit aims to further these efforts.
"China stands ready to work with Bangladesh through this visit to carry forward the spirit of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, deepen political mutual trust, further synergize development strategies, advance high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, speed up implementing the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative and the Global Civilization Initiative, and elevate our bilateral relations to a new level," she said.
"At the invitation of Premier Li Qiang of the State Council, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh will pay an official visit to China from July 8 to 10," said the spokesperson.
This visit marks Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s first visit to China since her new term began and comes five years after her last visit.
During the visit, she will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang, who will host a welcoming ceremony and hold talks.
The two prime ministers will also attend a signing ceremony for cooperation documents, discussing ways to deepen traditional friendship, expand mutually beneficial cooperation, and address regional and international issues of mutual interest.
Additionally, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will participate in a summit on trade, business, and investment opportunities between China and Bangladesh, further underscoring the economic cooperation between the two countries.
