Around 1,000 attend reception marking 70th anniversary of PRC

Bangladeshi officials and other political figures among 1,000 people gathered at a reception Wednesday night marking the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, which falls on Oct. 1.

National flags of China and Bangladesh flutter on a lamppost in front of the Tian'anmen Rostrum in Beijing, China, July 4, 2019. [File Photo: IC]

The reception hosted by the Chinese embassy in Bangladesh was attended by top Bangladesh government officials, foreign diplomats, representatives from different international organizations and members of Chinese community in Dhaka.

Chinese Ambassador Li Jiming hailed the Chinese-Bangladeshi relations, pledging to continue efforts to further promote bilateral ties and friendship between the two countries.

Bangladeshi Law Minister Anisul Huq who attended the event as a chief guest renewed his government's willingness to enhance substantial cooperation with China in economic and trade fields.

Citing China's unwavering commitment to Bangladesh's socio-economic development, he said there have been substantial progress in implementation of many projects under the Chinese assistance in Bangladesh.

"China has made tremendous strides towards prosperous country under the visionary leadership of President Xi Jinping," said the minister of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's cabinet.

"We sincerely wish that under the guidance of Xi Jinping's Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era Chinese people realize their two centenary goals for a modern country," he added.

Huq along with all dignitaries conveyed to Chinese people the warm felicitations and best wishes of the Bangladeshis for their continued progress and prosperity.