On 26 March, H.E. Xi Jinping, Hon'ble President of the People's Republic of China sent a letter of congratulation to H.E. Mohammed Shahabuddin, Hon'ble President of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, on the occasion of the 53rd anniversary of the Independence of the People's Republic of Bangladesh.

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”.

Xi Jinping 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, our two countries have enjoyed solid and profound political trust, and fruitful practical cooperation in various fields, bringing tangible benefits to the two peoples.

Xi Jinping emphasized that he attaches great importance to the development of China-Bangladesh relations and stands ready to work with Hon'ble President Mohammed Shahabuddin to further advance high-quality Belt and Road Cooperation and deepen 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 congratulation separately to Hon'ble Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Hon'ble Foreign Minister Dr. Hasan Mahmud respectively.