A delegation of the ruling Bangladesh Nationalist Party led by its secretary-general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir met Chinese Vice President Han Zheng in Beijing, marking the first political contact between the two countries since the new government came to power in Dhaka.
During the talks, Han spoke of 'deep ties' between 'friendly neighbours' and called for strengthening cooperation in areas such as jointly building the Belt and Road Initiative, and advancing the China-Bangladesh comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership.
Alamgir, who is also the minister for local government, rural development and cooperatives, called China a trustworthy friend and partner of Bangladesh.
The new government will adhere to the one-China principle and the tradition of friendship with Beijing, and looks forward to strengthening high-level exchanges and mutually beneficial cooperation in various fields to elevate bilateral relations to a new level.
