Chinese Premier Li Qiang has sent a congratulatory message to newly sworn-in Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. The message was confirmed on Tuesday, February 17, through the official Facebook page of the Chinese Embassy. Li Qiang emphasized that China and Bangladesh have maintained a long-standing friendship and a comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership based on mutual respect and equality.

In his message, Li Qiang noted that the two countries have shared over 51 years of diplomatic relations characterized by mutual benefit and win–win cooperation. He reaffirmed China’s support for Bangladesh’s new government in ensuring smooth and stable governance. Li also expressed readiness to work closely with Prime Minister Rahman to advance the traditional friendship, strengthen high-quality Belt and Road Initiative cooperation, and expand exchanges across various sectors.

According to Li Qiang, these efforts aim to elevate the China–Bangladesh strategic cooperative relationship to new heights, bringing greater welfare to the peoples of both nations.