Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen on Saturday said China is looking forward to working closely with Bangladesh to cement the traditional friendship.
"No matter what changes have taken place in the domestic situation of Bangladesh, China’s commitment to developing China-Bangladesh relations remains unchanged," he said.
Ambassador Yao and commanders of the Chinese naval fleet Qi Jiguang and Jing Gangshan, called on Rear Admiral Masud Iqbal, Commander of the Chattogram Naval Area, Rear Admiral Md Moinul Hassan, Commander of the Bangladesh Navy Fleet, and Rear Admiral S M Moniruzzaman, Chairman of the Chittagong Port Authority and discussed issues of mutual interest.
The Ambassador emphasised deepening friendly exchanges and mutually beneficial cooperation in various areas, promoting high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, and further advancing the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership to a new height.
He said that China and Bangladesh are traditionally friendly neighbours and comprehensive strategic cooperative partners.
The two sides had in-depth exchanges of views on China-Bangladesh friendship and cooperation.
Both parties conveyed their strong confidence in the development of China-Bangladesh relations and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening defence and security cooperation.
