Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen on Monday affirmed that China is Bangladesh's most trustworthy and reliable friend, and the relationship between the two nations will continue to strengthen.
"China is the most dependable and reliable friend of Bangladesh. China has consistently pursued a policy of friendship and good neighbourliness with all the people of Bangladesh," he said.
The Ambassador made the remarks while engaging with the members of the Bangladesh Friendship delegation, who visited China from February 24 to March 6, during a dinner party.
The BNP Standing Committee member, who led the 21-member delegation on the visit, along with his wife, Rokhsana Khondker, hosted the event in honour of the Chinese Ambassador and his wife at their residence in Gulshan.
"I am certain that you have felt the warm and friendly sentiments of the Chinese people towards the people of Bangladesh," he told the delegation members.
He expressed the hope that the visit would further enhance the long-standing friendship and foster deeper cooperation between the two countries in the future.
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The ambassador also listened to the delegation members as they shared their experiences from the visit.
Most of them said they brought back a message focused on enhancing bilateral ties and deepening cooperation between the two countries.
Dr Moyeen Khan expressed gratitude to the Chinese envoy for organising such a remarkable tour, which included delegation members from diverse backgrounds, including representatives from eight political parties, students, scholars, journalists, and researchers.
He also highlighted the hospitality and cordiality extended by the Chinese authorities to the delegation during their visit.
The BNP leader hoped that the bilateral relationship, particularly the people-to-people bonds, would further be strengthened in the future, to the mutual benefit of both nations.
On March 6, the 21-member Bangladesh Friendship Delegation returned home after an 11-day visit to China, at the invitation of the Communist Party of China (CPC).
According to Chinese authorities, the visit was part of their strategy to strengthen multiparty relations with Bangladesh following the political changes in August.