Staff Correspondent
On January 8, Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen called on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at Gonobhaban.
Ambassador Yao conveyed to HPM Sheikh Hasina the warm congratulations and best wishes from
Chinese leaders. He reaffirmed that the Chinese leaders are committed to working with HPM Sheikh
Hasina to carry forward the long-established friendship, enhance mutual trust and deepen practical
cooperation, thereby uplift the China-Bangladesh Strategic Partnership of Cooperation to a new height.
Ambassador Yao noted that both China and Bangladesh are at a critical stage of development and
revitalization, and China would always be the most trustworthy partner and the most reliable friend of
Bangladesh on the way to modernization. Under the guidance of Chinese President Xi Jinping and HPM
Sheikh Hasina, China and Bangladesh have set a model of mutual respect and win-win cooperation.
China will firmly support Bangladesh in safeguarding national sovereignty, independence and territorial
integrity, and in opposing external interference. China will also support Bangladesh in maintaining unity
and stability, and in playing a more active role in international and regional affairs. China is committed
to assisting Bangladesh in realizing the “Vision 2041” and the dream of “Sonar Bangla” at an early date.
Ambassador Yao said that China is prepared to strengthen all-round cooperation with Bangladesh, and
take due actions to facilitate and expand trade and investment with Bangladesh, promote high-quality
China-Bangladesh Belt and Road cooperation, and make its own contribution to realizing “Smart
Bangladesh”.
