Chinese Vice Premier Liu Yandong meets Bangladeshi President Abdul Hamid.[Photo/Xinhua]

The occasion of the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two nations is a new opportunity for both sides to strengthen people to people exchanges and China is willing to boost friendly exchanges and cooperation between the political parties, think tanks, colleges and universities, youths, women and media of the two counties to deepen the mutual understanding of the two peoples and lay solid foundation for the development of comprehensive cooperation partnership of the two countries.

Sheikh Hasina who visited China in 2014 said in the past 40 years, the friendly cooperative ties between the two sides have kept developing with mutual support and mutual help, and her country is appreciated for China's support and help in its development. Bangladesh is satisfied over the cooperation progress between the two sides in important projects including the construction of bridges, tunnels and industry parks.

The Bangladesh prime minister also expressed the hope to boost cooperation with China in various sectors so as to further lift the comprehensive cooperative partnership between the two countries.