DHAKA, 26 March 2024 (BSS) – Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian Prime Minister
Mikhail Mishustin congratulated President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Sheikh
Hasina respectively on the occasion of Bangladesh’s Independence Day.
 
Xi Jinping noted that over the past 53 years, Bangladesh has steadfastly upheld its
independence, strived to develop its economy and improve people's livelihood, and made
remarkable achievements, laying a solid foundation for realizing the dream of “Sonar Bangla”.

The Chinese President pointed out that China and Bangladesh are traditional friendly neighbors,
and the friendship between the two countries has grown from strength to strength.

In recent years, the two countries have enjoyed solid and profound political trust, and fruitful
practical cooperation in various fields, bringing tangible benefits to the people of the two
countries, he said.

Xi Jinping put emphasis on the development of China-Bangladesh relations and standing ready
to work together to further advance high-quality Belt and Road Cooperation and deepen the
China-Bangladesh Strategic Partnership of Cooperation.

On the same day, Chinese Premier of the State Council Li Qiang and Member of the Political
Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi sent messages of
congratulations separately to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Foreign Minister Dr. Hasan
Mahmud respectively.

Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin in his letter to Sheikh Hasina said, “On behalf of the
Government of the Russian Federation and on my own behalf, please accept congratulations on
the occasion of the national holiday of the People's Republic of Bangladesh - the Independence
Day.”

He observed with satisfaction that the Russia-Bangladesh relations have been developing in the
spirit of friendship and mutual respect and trade and economic cooperation is gradually
advancing, and perspective joint projects are being realised.

“I am convinced that active work between the governments will contribute to strengthening the
entire gamut of practical interaction. This fully corresponds with the interests of the Russian
Federation and the People's Republic of Bangladesh,” said the Russian premier.
 
The Russian premier wished Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's sound health, well-being and new
achievements in her responsible work and happiness as well as prosperity of the two countries’
people.