Hasina congratulates China president on reelection as CPC general secy

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who is also the president of ruling Awami League, today congratulated Chinese president Xi Jinping on his reelection as the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China.

"Your reelection is undoubtedly a fitting recognition of the trust and confidence reposed on you for your able leadership, achievements, and vision by the people of China and the CPC," the prime minister said in a congratulatory letter to President Xi.

"I also convey my sincere congratulations on the successful conclusion of the 20th Congress of the CPC," she said.

"We commend your resolve and guidance in taking China on a new journey toward building a modern socialist country in all respects through innovation, economic policies, people-centered development philosophy, and multi-sectoral reforms," she wrote.

PM Hasina recalled Xi's historic visit to Bangladesh in October, 2016.

She stated that the visit was marked by the transformation of bilateral relations between the two friendly countries into a 'Strategic Partnership of Cooperation.'

She also recalled her visit to China in 2019, when she had a very productive meeting with the Chinese president.

Hasina looked forward to working in close cooperation with the Chinese President to enhance the bilateral engagements further, strengthen the bonds of friendship between the two countries and peoples, and promote peace and stability in the region and the world.

She wished Xi Jinping continued success and good health in the coming days.