President Xi Jinping Sends Congratulatory Message to Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on His Assumption of Office as President of Bangladesh

On August 24, 2026, President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on his assumption of office as President of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh.

President Xi Jinping noted that China and Bangladesh are traditional friendly neighbors. Over the 51 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, the two countries have always respected each other and treated each other as equals. Both sides have supported each other on issues related to each other’s core interests and major concerns, and have worked hand in hand on their respective paths toward modernization. The bilateral relationship has stood the test of a changing international landscape. President Xi Jinping said that he attaches great importance to the development of China-Bangladesh relations and stands ready to work with President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir to carry forward the traditional friendship, strengthen strategic communication, advance high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, deepen exchanges and cooperation in various fields, and promote more in-depth and solid progress in the building of the China-Bangladesh community with a shared future in the new era, so as to better benefit the peoples of the two countries.