Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, March 17th. On March 17, President Xi Jinping delivered a video speech to Bangladesh in commemorating the 100th anniversary of the birth of "Father of the Nation" Mujib Rahman and celebrating the 50th anniversary of independence, representing the Chinese government and the Chinese people. President Hamid, Prime Minister Hasina, and the government and people of Bangladesh extend their sincere greetings and best wishes.
On March 17, President Xi Jinping delivered a video speech to Bangladesh’s 100th anniversary of the birth of "Father of the Nation" Mujib Rahman and celebrating the 50th anniversary of its independence. On behalf of the Chinese government and the Chinese people, he gave a video speech to President Hamid and Hasina. The Prime Minister and the government and people of Bangladesh extend sincere greetings and best wishes.
Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Li Xueren
Xi Jinping emphasized that 50 years ago, Mr. Mujib Rahman personally founded the People's Republic of Bangladesh.
He is an old friend and good friend of the Chinese people. He visited China twice and forged friendship with Chinese leaders of the older generation.
We must bear in mind the contributions of the older generation of leaders to the development of China-Bangladesh relations and pass on the baton of China-Bangladesh friendship.
Xi Jinping pointed out that over the past 50 years of independence, Bangladesh has made remarkable achievements on the road to building a country.
As friendly neighbors, we are deeply happy.
Xi Jinping pointed out that China and Bangladesh have been friendly neighbors since ancient times, and the ancient Silk Road has witnessed the thousand-year friendship between the two countries.
Since the establishment of diplomatic relations 46 years ago, the two sides have always respected each other, treated each other as equals, supported each other and moved forward hand in hand.
Currently, both China and Bangladesh are at a critical stage of revitalization and development.
The Chinese dream of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation and the dream of "Golden Bengal" are in harmony with each other. The pragmatic cooperation between China and Bangladesh brings tangible benefits to the two peoples.
Since the outbreak of the new crown pneumonia, the two countries have overcome the difficulties and helped each other. The major projects of Bangladesh involved in the construction of Chinese companies have made breakthrough progress, and the zero-tariff treatment of 97% of Bangladeshi goods exported to China has officially come into effect.
Xi Jinping emphasized that I attach great importance to the development of China-Bangladesh relations and would like to work with Bangladesh to strengthen the alignment of development strategies between the two countries, jointly promote the construction of the "Belt and Road", and push the China-Bangladesh strategic cooperative partnership to a new height.
I wish Bangladesh prosperity and its people happiness and well-being!
May the friendship between China and Bangladesh be passed on from generation to generation and will last forever!