TDS Desk:

Chinese ambassador in Dhaka Yao Wen has said China is committed to deepening exchanges and cooperation with the Bangladesh Interim Government, all political parties and all walks of life in Bangladesh for consolidating the traditional friendship between the two countries.

He made the remark while held a meeting with Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman on Monday, according to a press release issued by the Chinese embassy hereTuesday.

The two sides had an in-depth exchange of views on China-Bangladesh relations, inter-party exchanges and cooperation and other issues of common concern.

The Chinese ambassador said, currently Bangladesh is at historical crossroads and Beijing is keen to promote the continuous development of the China-Bangladesh comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership, so as to bring more benefit to the two countries and the two peoples.

Jamaat Ameer appreciated China’s great contribution to the economic and social development of Bangladesh, said the press release.

He reiterated Jamaat’s firm support for the One-China Principle and it is willing to strengthen cooperation between the two parties and the two countries, it added.