As Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina prepares for her visit to China from July 8-11, Chinese officials have hailed Bangladesh as a significant partner. Liu Jianchao, China's Communist Party's minister of international relations, praised Bangladesh as a friendly and firm partner after meeting Foreign Minister Dr. Hasan Mahmud.

The visit aims to enhance cooperation in areas such as infrastructure, agriculture, investment, manufacturing, and trade. The partnership aligns with China's Belt and Road Initiative and seeks common prosperity in Asia. Both nations share similar views on regional and international issues and emphasize the importance of interactions between their political parties.