It’s delightful to see achievements of Bangladesh

Chinese President Xi Jinping has said he is willing to work with Bangladesh to push the China-Bangladesh Strategic Partnership of Cooperation to new heights.

In a letter of felicitation to President Abdul Hamid on the occasion of Independence Day, he said China and Bangladesh are close neighbours, traditional friends and strategic partners.

In recent years, Chinese cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative is making sound progress, injecting new impetus into the bilateral relations and bringing more benefits to people of both countries. "It is deeply delightful for China to see the achievements of Bangladesh," said Xi Jinping.

Chinese PM Li Keqiang and Foreign Minister Wang Yi also sent letters of felicitations to Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina and Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen respectively. Premier Li said the China-Bangladesh partnership has maintained sound momentum, bearing rich fruit in all areas.